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When the EP City Council started its’ 7:30 pm publicly advertised meeting at 8:15 pm,
the evening had an ominous beginning. The focus of the March 17th city council meeting
quickly became clear. EP police union president Kevin Feeney addressed the council and
public at large. Feeney was seeking answers on the status of police chief Joseph Tavares’
human rights complaint against the city and his own police department. “I’m a 24 year
veteran of the force with no blemishes on my record or complaints against me. This is my
first time speaking publicly,” said Feeney. “We’ve listed several complaint against the Chief
which predate the budget commission. We’ve received no answers. The (Mayor) refuses to
answer my calls, I want to know if our concerns will be answered,” continued Feeney. The
council and acting city manager Paul Lemont listened but made no immediate comment.
“These are nor frivolous complaints from a few officers. The complaints come from high
ranking Captains, down to patrolmen. It is difficult to work under this chief,” Feeney said.
The police union wants details about Chief Tavares’ complaint against the city before the
Human Rights Commission. The Commission enforces Rhode Island anti-discrimination
laws in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and other areas. Tavares has cited “discrimination and workplace harassment” among his reasons
for going to the RI Human Rights Commission. “We will not be intimidated or coerced
by the political shenanigans that have all too often enveloped themselves in employment
matters in the City of East Providence. Chief Tavares has no intention of being run out of
the City of East Providence because he is the first from outside the East Providence Police
Department. Enough is enough!,” Tavares attorney, Thomas McAndrew told The Reporter
in an earlier interview.
“What is it? Is it a complaint against my membership? It’s hard to know,” Feeney asked
the council once again. “I have no personal complaints against Joseph Tavares. It is
impossible to work under this chief and I’m not a racist,” continued Feeney. “We want to
return to the pride of our history. We are still the best force in RI, I believe,” added Feeney.
The council nor Lemont addressed Feeney, but they would comment later in the meeting.
After disposing of some routine council matters, the meeting’s focus returned to the
police department. Council members Helder Cunha (Ward2) and Tom Rose (Ward 3) had
previously - and separately - placed “police discussion” on the agenda. Rose asked Chief
Tavares some direct questions regarding budgeted funds which had not yet been spent.
The money in question was allocated from the city’s $60 million windfall cash settlement
award. “Eight months ago we received the Google money. It had $5,000 budgeted for
the police cadet program Money was also budgeted for a generator and van (for social
services). It has not been done. What happened?” Rose asked. “The rules called for a
multi-regional effort,” said Tavares. “This effort called for lots of teamwork,” he added. “The
request for cadet spending wasn’t immediately needed. Sergeant Pacheco declined the
need for the money. He said he was all set at that time. We will use that money for help
this year with summer camp,” continued Tavares.
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“The next funding draw down (Google) will have the money
for the purchase of a generator for the Family Service agency,”
said Tavares. “We will also be purchasing equipment like tasers,
trailers, thermal imaging devices, etc. I also plan to refurbish the
detectives area and the ladies locker room as they haven’t been
touched in years,” Tavares continued.

Where’s the Boat?

Rose, Cunha and member Chrissy Rossi (Ward4) pressed the
police chief about an expected boat purchase which hadn’t taken
place as expected. “Yes, we were awarded a competitive grant
for the purchase of a boat. It was the largest award in RI and we
beat out bigger cities to win the grant,” Tavares said. However
the city’s’ process to buy the boat seemed a mystery to most of
the council. “The rules called for a multi-regional effort with us,
Providence, Cranston and others. This effort called for lots of
teamwork,” Tavares said.
“But, where’s the boat?” asked Rossi. “You got the grant, you
want the boat, it’s been over a year, but where is it?’ Rossi pressed.
Chief Tavares began a meandering description of a timeframe which
included the days for which he was suspended from work from
former city manager Peter Graczykowski. Tavares was reinstated
after state intervention. “We went through a time when we had a
few different finance directors, a new city manager, no purchasing
agent and other delays for which I hesitate to discuss in this forum.
And I was out of here during an important time” said Tavares.
“Sergeant David, a star in our department, did a great job on this.
He and I worked on this project,” Tavares pointed out. “But where
is the boat?” persevered Rossi. “Lot’s happened that didn’t allow
focus,” answered Tavares. “The former city manager didn’t assist.

We had no purchasing agent for 9 months. An RFP (Request for
Proposal) needed to be written,” continued Tavares.

No Teamwork

“Didn’t we have a budget commission here to control those
decisions?” asked Rossi. “We’re getting off track here,” she added.
Tavares continued to explain the reasons why the city hasn’t yet
ordered or received the boat. “There were a number of issues. It
takes a team and we didn’t have that team. The boat order was
delayed,” said Tavares. Evidently, the federal government wasn’t
going to hold the grant award forever. It seems possible that the city
has lost its’ chance to obtain this boat. “We asked for an extension
(grant process) but haven’t heard yet,” said Tavares. “Knowing
that teamwork was not in place, you sometimes have to give up.
Not enough people were helpful,” he said. As if to acknowledge
that this boat acquisition may be a dead issue, Tavares said; “We
are looking for other grant opportunities. Maybe with Homeland
Security monies.”

More Police Chief City Council Discourse

A seemingly agitated city council continued to discuss relations
with its’ police chief. Councilman Cunha had requested that city
manager Lemont respond to questions about beleaguered police
chief Tavares. “We’ve had public comments from officers Raymond
Blinn and Kevin Feeney. I’ve asked the city manager to respond,”
said Cunha. Cunha wanted the information to be discussed in
public. Lemont was reluctant to do so. “I was brought (back) here
to straighten out this city, in November 2013,” said Lemont. “You
had a budget commission here, a deficit, a city not running well,
fire department construction problems and a police department in
turmoil,” said Lemont. “I put the brakes on things. There is litigation
with police, I won’t discuss it,” he added. Cunha persisted; You say
you put the brakes on, but I see things accelerating. You need to
tell us, in public, what is going on. I’m representing constituents
here,” said Cunha.
“I work every day on this issue. My desire is to fix this thing,”
said Lemont. “But I won’t discuss litigation.” The council mood
seemed to darken. As Rose, Cunha and Rossi continued questioning Lemont he became feisty. “You tell me that this city is worse
now than 4 months ago,” Lemont offered. “You have no (bad)
headlines anymore.” “Well I don’t see any changes,” shot back
Rossi. “Are we being sued? Is there litigation?” Rossi pressed on.
“I can’t discuss it. Is it an active lawsuit (Tavares complaint)?
I don’t think so. It’s a complaint. I’m very cautious, we lost some
big money (discrimination) complaints in the past,” Lemont said. “I
thought you handled personnel?” Cunha asked Lemont. “Do you
see a problem?” asked Rose. “I came here to help,” said Lemont.
“If this is a complaint, where is the litigation,” asked Cunha.
After the meeting police chief Tavares declined comment on
the evening’s discussion. Union President Feeney also declined
to comment further than what he had publicly to the council.

Writer's note: In a recent story on a proposed re-alignment
of East Providence Elementary Schools with corresponding
city middle schools, former EP superintendent Edward Daft
was referenced. While I had several prior conversations with
Mr. Daft about similar issues in which he didn't want to publicly
comment, he was not contacted directly for a comment on
this issue.

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THANK YOU so much for your love and support! As you read this, my Leukemia and
Lymphoma Team in Training and I will have completed our 20-miler from Hopkinton to the
top of Heartbreak Hill and entered into the “taper” phase of the physical training. As a team,
we have also raised OVER $1,000,000 towards our goal of $1,250,000 which is absolutely
amazing. Many of you have contributed by attending fundraisers, donating raffle items,
sponsoring activities and sending in checks. The money assists in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkins, and myeloma and also helps patients and families. There is
still time to donate by visiting my web site - http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/boston14/
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Edington, 61 Reservoir Ave, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Thanks again for all your encouragement, donations, hugs and prayers. Everyone Wins When Cancer Loses!
Sincerely,
Cathy Edington

Scholarship Foundation of
East Providence

We want to inform all the residents of our city that Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation
of East Providence has changed its name to Scholarship Foundation of East Providence.
For 45 years, we have been a local Dollars for Scholars chapter of a national organization,
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, now know as Scholarship America. Due to
changes at the national level that could have adversely impacted our local organization, our
board of directors chose to end our affiliation. We are therefore changing our affiliated name.
What has not changed is our mission – to expand access to educational opportunities
through scholarships to students who live in East Providence. Nor has our vision changed
– a local volunteer organization that raises funds locally and administers them locally. Nor
has our dedication – we are all volunteers! We are confident and energized as we step out
on our own to continue what we have been doing for decades.
Our address remains the same – P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI 02915. Scholarship donors and contributors can make their checks payable to Scholarship Foundation
of East Providence and send them to that address.
We thank the individuals, families, organizations and businesses that have so generously
supported our efforts. Since 1968, we have awarded more than $3 million in scholarships
to more than 3,000 East Providence students. We are proud of the success of our past
recipients in their careers as artists, lawyers, musicians, engineers, counselors, nurses
and so many other professions. They teach your children in our schools. They keep you
safe in your city as police officers. And one just won an Academy Award for writing and
co-directing the box-office hit, Frozen. We ask for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Peter G. Barilla, Sr., President
Scholarship Foundation of East Providence

The compassionate left now wants to “give America a raise” with this mindless nonsense
of raising the minimum wage and solving this fictitious problem of “income inequality.”
Interesting how the term “income inequality” is never defined by these wealthy Democrats.
In all seriousness the minimum wage should be abolished. I know that sounds extreme
but please read on. The minimum wage in my view is a form of tyranny. The government
has no business dictating to the private sector how much you get paid. This is a number
negotiated between you and your boss. If you’re not happy with your compensation, you
have options: get educated, learn a trade, start your own business, or simply look for another
job just to name a few. I understand the economic circumstances are not generating a
robust job market despite this 5 year recovery which isn’t a recovery. It’s more of a reduction in the workforce by expanding government “benefits” but that’s another conversation.
Raising the minimum wage prevents upward mobility, rewards low skilled workers for
not going above and beyond, prevents the affordability of promoting hard work, and forces
small business to do more with less or raise prices. These evangelists of compassion claim
raising the minimum wage lifts people out of poverty when it does the exact opposite. If
we really wanted to lift people out of poverty would it not make sense to stop incentivizing
poverty? We currently have 80 welfare programs spending the equivalent of $58,000 a year
per poor person. $20 trillion spent over 50 years on the “war on poverty” by government
and all we have to show for it is the highest poverty rate we’ve seen in a generation and
raising the minimum wage is supposed to fix this? I doubt it.
Steven Andrade

Thank you for publishing the letter from the Emma G. Whiteknact
PTA to Superintendent Kim Mercer about ongoing infrastructure
problems at our school. While it took almost a month, Superintendent Mercer did finally respond and meet with parents on February
6. Despite the fact she promised all issues were being addressed,
parents still had to continue to email her (often without response)
to pursue action on the air quality tests at our school.
While the PTA established a testing log, only one test was
conducted in the following month, February 11, which showed
remarkably lower carbon dioxide levels in the same classrooms
with elevated levels in a test conducted January 17 by an external
company, RI Analytical. Concerned with the dramatic disparity with
the city’s test results-- which did not reflect all necessary circumstances that would affect results, such as testing with windows
closed with students in the room and then with windows opened
and students not in the room – parents sent several emails to the
Superintendent to make sure they followed the testing protocol in
the school’s log.
However, the Superintendent did not conduct another test until
March 10, which still showed levels as high as 1400. On March 11,
the PTA sent her the following letter to once again stipulate the
importance of testing all circumstances to achieve an accurate
snapshot of the air quality in our students’ classrooms.
Since we sent this letter, the school department conducted
three more tests. However, once again, the test results can not be
considered valid since, for example, some tests were reported as
being conducted with the ‘windows closed,’ even though they had
been open moments before.
We are submitting this letter to document parents’ continuing
concern about the air quality in Whiteknact classrooms and the
inability of the school department to adequately address these
concerns.
In terms of other building issues, we are hopeful that Superintendent Mercer will keep her word to issue an RFP for new roof
construction this summer. We are still waiting for a new copying
machine, although she said that one has been ordered. She has
yet to get back to us about the department’s inability to secure
substitute teachers, which results in lost class time for a school
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Education last year for low test scores.
Thank you for publishing this letter, as it documents a sad story
of ongoing neglect and negligence of the School Department
toward the 300 students, teachers, administration and parents at
Whiteknact Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Melissa Smith - President, Whitenact PTA

Dear Superintendent Mercer:

On February 6, you met with parents at Emma G. Whiteknact
Elementary School to address concerns about ongoing issues with
infrastructure in our building, including classroom air quality levels
that did not meet federal guidelines.
Previous assessments by an independent evaluator, Rhode
Island Analytical, showed CO2 levels higher than 1600 in some
rooms, compared to the acceptable 700 level recommended by
the federal department of Occupational Safety and Health.
At the meeting, you assured parents that the School Department had purchased its own monitoring equipment to conduct air
quality tests on a regular basis. You also promised that these tests
would reflect all circumstances affecting CO2 levels in classrooms,
including with and without students in the rooms, and with and
without the windows opened.
Since that time (February 6) only one test has been conducted,
without any notation about the above circumstances. Whiteknact
parents themselves created the air quality assessment log at the
school, which included these testing circumstances to demonstrate tests done under the different scenarios that directly affect
CO2 levels.
The results showed surprisingly low CO2 rates in the same
rooms that previously recorded the highest levels. Further, the
single log entry shows that the assessment did not reflect all necessary circumstances to accurately document the true CO2 levels
in classrooms.
Consequently, we submit this letter as a document of record
to formally request that all subsequent tests are comprehensive of
all circumstances that affect the CO2 levels in classrooms, which
need to be documented in the log, as well as the with signature
of an independent witness to these tests in each room (a PTA
representative, parent, etc.)
We also ask that a test schedule be posted in the log of when
these regular, ongoing assessments will be conducted.
Given the loss of confidence among parents in the School
Department, it is vital that these assessments are comprehensive
and transparent. At the Feb. 6 meeting, it was agreed that the
School Department would test enough to provide an accurate
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;snapshotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of air quality in a regular school week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; under all mitigating circumstances.
We greatly appreciate your prompt action in this matter, which
will be documented by the immediate creation of a testing schedule
posted in the log and upcoming tests. Please be assured that you
can count on our full cooperation and support to assure accurate
air quality results.
Sincerely,
Melissa Courtemanche-Smith
President, Emma G. Whiteknact PTA

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The Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA), the East Providence Police Department (EPPD), and the East Providence
Prevention Coalition (EPPC), announce a
prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that
seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and
theft. The DEA will be collecting potentially
dangerous expired, unused and unwanted
prescription drugs for destruction on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. at
the East Providence Police Station located
at 750 Waterman Avenue. The service is
free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many
Americans are not aware that medicines
that languish in home cabinets are highly
susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are increasing at alarming rates,
as are the number of accidental poisonings
and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies
show that a majority of abused prescription
drugs are obtained from family and friends,
including from the home medicine cabinet.
In addition, many Americans do not
know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down
the toilet or throwing them away – both
potential safety and health hazards.
For more information visit http://www.
deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/
takeback/or contact the EPPC at 401-4351923.

East Providence Recreation
in collaboration with
The Carousel Park Commission
Proudly Present
Frozen, rated PG
Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Join us at the East Providence Senior Center
610 Waterman Avenue
Family movie night is FREE and open to the public.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
(Doors open at 6:30)
Concessions will be available for purchase.

Ep Recreation To Host 3 on 3 Youth
Basketball Tourney

The East Providence department of Recreation will host a “3
on 3” basketball tournament on Friday April 11, 2014, 5pm at the
Recreation Center located at 100 Bullocks Pt. Avenue.
The event is for East Providence youth ages 13-17. Prizes will
be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.
The fee is $15 per team. Teams must be pre-registered. Registration deadline is April 9th. Individual players seeking to join a
team are advised to contact the recreation center.
Special thanks to our event sponsors Sky Zone and the MacDonald Family of East Providence.
To register, please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

First Time Beginners from 6-7pm
Intermediate from 7- 8pm
(must have taken beginner class at the Rec. Center)
Gi available to order for $30, but not required.
To register or for more information call the Recreation
Center @ 433-6360.

He lives alone now in the same large house that George and
Lois Donovan raised six children in. The house is in one of East
Providence’s older neighborhoods near City Hall and is chocked
full of memories for 86 year young George Donovan. His beloved
wife of 50 years, Lois, died 7 years ago and his twin brother just
recently passed. All six children live outside of East Providence
now. “Three live out-of-state and three live in Rhode Island. They
all did so well,” Donovan recalled as he touted their various business, education and military careers. “I really should move into
something easier to manage, but I just love this house. It’s big and
I love it,” said Donovan as the Reporter recently spent a day with
him. “There is plenty of room when the kids and grandchildren
visit and stay over,” he smiled.
George Donovan is a man of many interests. He has led an
active retirement. A teacher for 30 years, he retired in 1986. He
began teaching at Central Junior High (now E.R. Martin Middle) in
1956 and then went to East Providence High School and remained
there. “I taught history and then finished my career as the AV
(audio-visual) instructional media specialist. He received the East
Providence ‘Outstanding Educator’ award in 1985. The high school
had just opened and it was beautiful. The best in R.I. at one time.
It was such a pleasure to work there back then,” he said. Donovan
was a fixture at EPHS and worked under every principal from the
pipe-smoking, dapper James Bates to the affable, highly visible
Arthur Elmasian. Donovan was a major asset to the community
during his 30 years of teaching. When he switched from teaching
history to coordinating AV needs, he almost single handedly retrofitted the high school for technology - as it existed in those days.

“When I got to the high school they had a few 16 mm cameras and
projectors. The high school had a weekly school-wide assembly
and Donovan decided to expand the offerings to students. “We
created a full professional projection booth and media center. The
school had a beautiful booth on the second floor which looked over
the auditorium. We started to capitalize on the coming of cable TV
in the city,” he recounted.
Donovan knew that the laws governing cable television required
the industry to help schools with the technology. “Cable TV of East
Providence was our original cable company. They were great and
helped us a lot,” he said. Working with cable engineers they brought
a cable line under Pawtucket Avenue to the high school. “From that
line we wired the entire high school with cable. This allowed us to
program educational telecasts and broadcast from our control room
to every classroom,” said Donovan. Donovan next expanded on
ideas he had to connect every school in the city. He worked with
cable executives to survey and then wire each school building for
cable transmissions. “I went to Myron (Superintendent of schools,
Myron Francis) and asked for more equipment and supplies. He
liked the idea and asked if we could broadcast from the high school
to the others. He told me to prepare a plan and he would bring
it to the school committee. Our plan was accepted and we were
on our way,” Donovan recalled. Eventually, every school in East
Providence was set up for video broadcasting between each other
and the potential existed for much more. Production of holiday
concerts, sporting events, public meetings and more were all part
of Donovan’s dream to connect the community to the schools. “A
big hit within the community was the airing of athletic contests on
local cable TV. Many people who couldn’t
attend the games in person because of
work or health, would enjoy watching
games on cable TV,” he said. Donovan
got assistance from local sports television
and radio personality Steve McDonald and
other volunteers who got the project off the
ground. “I operated the camera a lot and

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we had great help from Steve McDonald (EP resident and current
voice of the URI Rams). We also had teachers and students begin
to work on these shows,” it was a fun and helpful effort,” said Donovan. “George was at the forefront of all the local programming on
Cable today,” said WHJJ/WHJY radio personality Steve McDonald.
“Without George it would never have gotten done. He planted the
seed that started it all. From those early days of getting school
sports and other stuff on TV, well the rest of us have benefited,” he
added. “And above all else, he did it quietly but effectively,” said
McDonald. “He’s a great guy.”
Once cable TV was established in the city, Donovan assembled
a group of volunteers to produce and videotape city council, school
committee and zoning board meetings. Donovan also produced
other state and local events for public viewing. “We became
trained at the cable studios for free and were provided with video
cameras and editing decks, along with the use of studio time to
produce and air these shows. People like Irwin Setzer and Joan
Perry spent several evenings a month taping and producing these
shows. Irwin and Joan were critical to these productions,” Donovan
added. The Donovan cable access shows became a staple in the
community. His cablecasts of city council and school committee
meetings, and other shows, were once rated the most watched
public access show on cable TV by viewers. His productions also
received awards in the annual statewide cable “Grammy award
contest”. Donovan was a long time chairman of the local EP Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Cable TV and a member of the State
Advisory Council for Cable. Donovan was relentless in pushing
state and cable company executives to provide the public with the
free public access programming as required by law.
Although George Donovan is a lifelong East Providence resident, he attended LaSalle Academy in Providence yet received his
diploma from Central High in Providence. With World War II raging
on, Donovan left LaSalle after his junior year to help in the war effort.
“I enlisted in the Coast Guard and saw duty in the Southwest Pacific
and the North Atlantic from ‘45 to ‘48,” he said matter-of-factly.
Donovan served on ships and islands and was a radio operator
on the North Atlantic Weather and Ice Patrol (He has a daughter
who is a retired US Naval Commander). “After the war, Rhode
Island had a special program for its’ veterans returning home, to
earn their high school diploma. We were assigned to a program
of study at Central High School if we wanted to finish school. After
completing the courses we were given our diploma. “Yeah,” he
chuckles, “I attended LaSalle, lived in EP, but got my high school
diploma from Central High in Providence.”
Donovan’s love of the video camera goes way back. Through
the years, Donovan has shown a special intrigue for fire service
and emergency preparedness. While in college during the 1950’s
he became interested in taking pictures at fires. “Not that I liked
watching fires but I saw my photography as a follow-up way to help
with training efforts, etc.”, he explained. In 1962 he was named
the “official photographer” of the East Providence Fire Department. It was a “no-pay” job, but Donovan spent hours helping
the department in many ways. “I still have the I.D. card the Chief
gave me in 1962,” he said as he produced the card he carries in
his wallet to this day.
During those early years teaching and raising six children he
would need additional jobs. He became a part time news photographer for Channel 10 television. “I worked a lot of hours, a lot of
summers for Channel 10 news. It was a busy news time during the
‘60s and ‘70s. I was often assigned to cover the Nixon administration and Senators Pell and Pastore. Chafee was the Navy Secretary.
I had to go to Washington DC often,” Donovan recalled.
Cable TV of East Providence - the company - no longer exists,
as Cox or Verizon or satellite companies now provide residents with
cable television. East Providence no longer has a local presence
or a studio. Production areas have being consolidated throughcontinued on next page...

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out the state. And, to his chagrin, the EP school department cut
Donovan’s former AV/Media Center position from the high school.
The high school auditorium projection booth is no longer used. All
auditorium events are covered - if at all - from floor level. Volunteers
no longer provide various public meetings on cable public access.
Instead the city budgets several thousand dollars a year to a private
vendor to tape and “stream” council and school committee meetings live on the internet. Sometimes the meetings are also shown
on local access cable, while sharing air time with Pawtucket.
These days, Donovan spends much of his time coordinating
efforts of the ‘Special Signal Fire Association’ of Rhode Island - also
known as “The Canteen”. A group of volunteers, mostly retired fire
and police type, have been providing extended incident assistance
for Fire, Police, State, and Federal agencies. The group has been
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The group has two vehicles which they staff and bring to large fires
or disaster emergencies. The larger of the two vehicles resembles a
recreational type camper that would rival any seen at a professional
football tailgating party. Paul O’Rourke, a 40 year veteran of the
Providence Police Department, now retired is the President of this
totally volunteer group. “George is a great asset to our group. He
is an energetic volunteer who is vital to our group,” said O’Rourke.
The ‘Canteen’ staffs the group’s two trucks 24 hours per day and
responds to the region’s fires and disasters. The canteen provides
exhausted firefighters and first-responders with a much needed
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are hard to come by, everyone is struggling.” East Providence
firefighters like the efforts of the canteen. “The Canteen truck is
invaluable to us. They have assisted our guys many times and I
can’t say enough good things about George Donovan. He’s the
best,” said East Providence fire chief, Oscar Elmasian. “Whenever
we call them (Canteen) for help, they come. At our recent large
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Donovan has used his videotaping and
photographing skills to assist East Providence emergency response workers with
training films and actual training exercises.
He has gone out on hundreds of fire and
police ‘runs’, filming where appropriate in
order to produce training films and archive
footage. Most of this was done before the
current availability of computers and digital
technology. “I would grab my video camera
and get out to a fire or disaster after monitoring the fire and police radios,” he explained.

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When still teaching at EPHS, Donovan was one of a few charter members of the city’s
first task force to provide Emergency Response Planning for the schools, fire and police.
School officials involved with Donovan often marveled at the amount of expertise he brought
to the table. Donovan was instrumental in providing the city’s first Emergency Response
Plan. He led a team of school, police and fire officials which conducted unannounced
drills in all schools. “The drills won’t be as effective if we tell schools we are coming,” he
said. “Some of my (school) colleagues want to know ahead of time when we are coming
so they can prepare. But I would always tell them that - listen, the bad guys aren’t announcing their schedules,” he recounted. Indeed, Donovan and a team of a dozen or so
would descend on a school, order a code red (lock down) and proceed to make a room
by room check to ensure that the district’s policy was being followed. “We would provide
schools with a follow up report which offered constructive suggestions if needed. Most
schools were great with compliance,” he said. While schools individually practice drilling
these days, they no longer conduct joint school, police and fire training exercises. “I wish
they would,” said Donovan.
And so, although looking very fit, 86 year-young George Donovan moves a little slower
these days. His knees pain him occasionally but he is still quick to jump in his car and
respond to the ‘Special Signal Fire Association’ or the “Canteen” truck and respond to a
need by our first responders. He spends many days preparing and stocking the canteen
with food and drink. Whether it was leaving high school to answer his nation’s call to action
during World War II, or admirably teaching the young people of East Providence or helping
provide respite and training to the area’s emergency responders to life’s disasters - George
Donovan is truly an extraordinary citizen and a Townie. Oh, and add a devoted husband
of 50 years and loving father to six children and grandfather of 10.
Donations are the canteen’s only source of income and can be sent to: Special Fire
Association, P.O. Box 25009, Providence, RI 02905.

There is a lot to do at Hillside
Country Club
Our new tennis, volleyball and bocce
courts along with horseshoe pits will
be ready for play early June

Stay Awhile

Enjoy drinks and food at our Tiki Bar
or out on our patio with a beautiful
view of the greens

Golf Lessons

One hour lessons available with Bill
Cute, DR High School Golf Coach
Adult $40.00 Junior $30.00
For more information, Call or visit
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The Ten Mile River Watershed Council will be holding our
annual Herring Day at Hunt’s Mills in East Providence on
Sunday, April 13, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be a
training session on how to be a volunteer Herring counter.
Volunteers are asked to commit to one 10 minute counting
shift a week through the months of April and May. This will
be a fun event in a natural setting. Come spend a few hours
by the new fish ladder at one of the most scenic waterfalls
in Rhode Island. For more information, email info@tenmileriver.net or visit our web page at www.tenmileriver.net.

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“Just For Kids” Clothing Sale

Covenant Cooperative Nursery School
Spring Fundraiser -fApril 12

A “Just for Kids” Clothing Sale is planned for Saturday, April
12 from 9:00am-12:00noon at the Covenant Cooperative Nursery
School at 165 Rounds Avenue in Riverside, RI. Gently used, inexpensive clothing for boys and girls (sizes 0-12) will be available
at the sale.
The school welcomes donations of clothing, including shirts,
sweaters, pants, dresses, footwear and outerwear. We are also
accepting children’s toys/books and baby gear. All items must
be clean and in good condition. Contact the nursery school office
(401) 433-3196 for more information.

Fifth Annual Egg Hunt - April 12

The East Providence Prevention Coalition, in conjunction with
the East Providence Police Department will hold its fifth Annual Egg
Hunt, on Saturday, April 12, 2014 (with a rain date of Saturday April
19th) on the Crescent Park Carousel grounds.
Registration is a $5 donation per child and all registered participants will be eligible to participate in the following: face painting,
washable tattoo’s, coloring, potato sack races, egg and spoon
dress up relay, parachute, bubbles, jump ropes, ribbon wands,
and sing-a-longs. Children’s characters will be walking around
and available for pictures. Children’s activities will last until 12pm.
Pictures with Peter Cottontail will also be available for a $5 per photo
donation or if you have your own camera, a $3 per picture donation.
The Egg Hunt is divided into age groups; toddler – age 4, ages
5-7, ages 8-10 and any youth who finds a Golden Egg or stickered
egg, will win a special prize. Bring a basket or a special bag to put
your eggs in. The Carousel will be open and all registered youth
participants will receive a complimentary ride.
Registration for the Egg Hunt will begin at 10:00a.m, although
participants can arrive earlier to wait in line. No registrations will
be taken earlier than 10am.
For more information contact the EPPC at 401-435-1923 or
email jwall@cityofeastprov.com. Sponsors, golden egg prizes and
volunteers are currently being taken.

East Providence Lions Club
12th Annual Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, April 13th, 2014 • 7:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI
Donation: $6/adults ($3 for children under 12)
The East Providence Lions Club will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 from 7:30 AM – 11:15 AM at the East
Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to benefit Lions charities such as programs for the visually impaired, eyeglass purchases,
Bradley Hospital, scholarships, youth activity programs, and more.
The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, eggs, hash browns,
muffins, coffee, and juice.
Admission at the door will be $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for
children under 12. For information call (401) 440-9512.

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"Spring Book Sale" April 11-13

Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, will usher
in spring with its annual Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 11 and
Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 13
from 1-5 p.m. The sale will take place in the Champlin Program
Room. Proceeds will benefit library programs, including museum
passes and special concerts and events.
A Members Only Preview Sale for Friends of the East
Providence Public Library will be held on Thursday, April 10 from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Individuals who are not Friends can join for a $5
per person annual membership fee, payable at the door. All paid
members are welcome to purchase books at this advance sale.
Thousands of books will be available at very reasonable
prices. Hard cover and soft cover books are $1, pocket-sized
paperbacks are 25¢, CDs, DVDs and audio books are $1, and
VHS tapes are 50¢. A special selection of books, including vintage
editions will be priced as marked.
For your convenience, books are sorted in clearly marked
categories. Stock up on top-selling novels by your favorite authors,
sorted alphabetically. There is a selection of books for children
and young adults as well as large print books and biographies.
Books on sports, art, music, poetry, business, history, cooking,
health, self-help, gardening, home repair, writing, religion, travel
and leisure activities are also available. Questions? Call the library
at (401) 434-2453.

“A Taste of Spring”

“A Taste of Spring” is the theme of the raffle sponsored by the
Friends of the East Providence Public Library. More than $250 in
prizes will be offered. They include gift certificates to Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, many East Providence restaurants,
including Riviera Restaurant, Miller’s Roast Beef, Ronzio Pizza and
Persy’s Place. A seasonal plant from Carousel of Flowers will also
be part of the raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be
purchased now during regular library hours or during the Spring
Book Sale at Weaver Library April 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. or from April
11 to 13 at the sale. The drawing will be held at the close of the
book sale on April 13. You do not have to be present to win.

Turn In Your Unused Or Unwanted
Prescription Drugs - April 26

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the East Providence Police Department (EPPD), and the East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC), announce a prescription drug “Take-Back”
initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The
DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and
unwanted prescription drugs for destruction on Saturday, April
26, 2014 from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. at the East Providence Police Station
located at 750 Waterman Avenue. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health
issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish
in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and
abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are
increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a
majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and
friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet
or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.
For more information visit http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/
drug_disposal/takeback/or contact the EPPC at 401-435-1923.

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Fifth Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial
Education Fair - April 15-16

One hundred and fifty students from East Providence High
School in East Providence, Rhode Island, will make real-life decisions to help teach them financial skills during the CU 4 Reality™
Financial Education Fair that will be held during each classroom
period at the high school on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 (8:54 a.m. –
1:45 p.m.). and on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 (8:45 a.m. – 12:22
p.m.). At this event, elected officials, community leaders, school
administrators and other invited guests will be represented. It is
anticipated that General Treasurer Gina Raimondo will be visiting
and addressing the students during the afternoon session on April
15, 2014 at 1 p.m.
The CU4 Reality™ Financial Education Program was developed
to complement the high school’s personal financial education
initiative for students. During the school year, monthly presentations were presented by credit union representatives and business
partners on topics to help the students increase their understanding
of the importance of managing their personal finances in order to
be prepared for the financial challenges and lifestyle decisions
they will face as adults.
WHAT: CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16, 2014,
Welcoming by Kenneth Saunders, President and CEO, Community
and Teachers Federal Credit Union and General Treasurer Gina
Raimondo to visit at 1 p.m. on April 15, 2014.
WHERE: East Providence High School, Rooms 215 & 216,
2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI
WHO: Seniors and Juniors from East Providence High
School, East Providence, RI

On Sunday, April 27 the Rumford Lions will be hosting the 15th
Annual Rumford Lions – Scott Gorham 5k Road Race & 2 Mile
Family Fun Walk. The proceeds from this event support the Scott
Gorham Scholarship Fund and other Rumford Lions Charities. To
date over $55,000 has been raised.
Medals will be awarded to the top three overall finishers,
male & female. Also the top runner in each of 7 male & 7 female
age groups will be awarded medals. The cost for entry is $20 for
adults, $15 for students. Race day registration and sign in is from
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM with the race starting at 10:00AM sharp. The
race will start and end at Hunts Mills, route 114A in Rumford. Free
tee shirts will be given to the first 100 registrations so get yours in
early. Children’s races will be held between the road race and the
rewards ceremony.
Online registration is for RUNNERS ONLY and may be completed at any of these three websites:
www.oceanstatemulitisport.com, www.runrhody.com or www.
coolrunning.com
Walkers should use a paper registration form that may be requested via email at rumfordlions@cox.net, by U.S. mail at:
Rumford Lions, P.O. Box 4921, Rumford, RI 02916, or by calling
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Mike Quinn and Frank Cotter of the United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary will be the guest speakers at the Spring Meeting of The
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. They have been members
of the auxiliary since 1986 and have been active in both the operations and navigation system programs. They first began standing
watch with regular Coast Guard light keepers at Boston light in 1992
and continued as Assistant Keepers when the Coast Guard turned
over responsibility to a private consortium. They have returned to
Boston Light for several tours each year in all seasons. When on
the island they are in charge of maintaining the light, conduction
tours and many other collateral duties. They will present a Power
Point slide show and talk and hope you will have many questions
on the operation of Boston Light.
The Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 6:00P.M.
at the Riverside Public Library on Bullocks Point Ave in Riverside.
At 6:00 there will be the drawing of the winning tickets for the
Overnight Stays at Lighthouses and Block Island Raffle and the
Boston Light program will begin at 6:30. (Tickets for the raffle are
still available from Dave Kelleher at lighthouse1936@verizon.net.

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Snap, Crackle, and Classic POP Directed by Beth Armstrong
with Accompanist Victoria Lombroso
Tickets: $15.00 seniors $12.00 -children under 12 are free
May 3, 2014 7:30 Seekonk High School, Seekonk Ma.
May 4, 2014 3:00 Seekonk High School, Seekonk Ma.
The performances and soloists of The ChoruS of East Providence promise to entertain you with the legendary works from the
Beach Boys –Righteous Brothers-Simon & Garfunkel- Billy JoeCarol King –James Taylor and more…
The ChoruS supports the Saint Martha’s Parish Food Pantry in
East Providence and asked that you generously donate pasta and
peanut butter with your attendance of each performance.
For tickets and further information, visit the website: www.
chorusofep.org or call 401-435-3747

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Save The Bay Annonces Its Summer
Lighthouse Tours

Save the Bay will conduct an increase in the number of
its Ultimate Lighthouse Tours for the summer of 2014.

Reservations required. For more information Contact Save
The Bay at savebay.org or 401-272 3540 ex 133.
Income used for educational programs at Save The Bay
and restoration efforts at Pomham Rocks and Rose Island
Lighthouses.

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Fundraising Raffle To Support Pomham
Rocks Lighthouse
The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are having a raffle
to give you a chance to have a dream.
Here are the items in that raffle:
1. An overnight stay in the
Borden Flats Lighthouse in Mount
Hope Bay off Fall River .It is a
beautifully restored spark plug
style lighthouse with many modern
facilities. The reservation is for two
people, transportation included.
2. An overnight stay at Rose
Island Lighthouse in Newport. A
fully restored Second Empire style
lighthouse with the interior restored
to its 1910 days. The reservation is
for two people and transportation
is included.
3. Spend two nights on Block Island at the historic Surf Hotel.
The reservation is for two people and tickets for the ferry are included.
Tickets are now on sale and will continue to be available until
May 7, 2014 when the winners will be announced at a meeting in the
Riverside Library. The tickets are $10.00 each or three for $25.00.
The tickets are available from Dave Kelleher at 401-433-2763 or
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Zarembka Memorial Foundation
Annual Fundraiser

Saturday May 31st is the date for this year’s Lauren
Zarembka Memorial Foundation Annual Fundraiser.

Once again it will be held at Saint Brendan School Hall, 55
Turner Avenue, Riverside, 6:30 to 11:00PM
For more information regarding tickets and the events festivities please visit the foundations Facebook page, Lauren Zarembka
Memorial Foundation.
The Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation is a non-profit
organization which provides scholarships to graduating and continuing students, while also supporting local music/theater groups
and families battling pediatric cancer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
each Holiday Season.
We are pound to be a major sponsor of this year’s East Providence High School production of Phantom of the Opera and the
Riverside Middle School’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

Multi Year Class Reunion

EPHS Classes of 1967, 1968 & 1969 will be holding a combined
Class Reunion on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Venus de Milo
Restaurant in Swansea, Ma. For more info please contact Bill Moura
(68) at 401-438-3344 or email ephsmulti@gmail.com. You can also
“like” us on Facebook - EPHS Class Reunion 1967, 1968, 1969.
Please share this information with all your classmates!

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The EP Historical Society welcomes the
public back to Hunts Mills after a long winter.
If you have not viewed the 160th Anniversary
exhibition of the Rumford Baking Powder
Company, there are still these two dates
to make a visit. We welcome those having
questions to research or artifacts to donate.
April will also feature the work of the Ten Mile
River Group and their determined push to
bring fish back to the Ten Mile. Remember
to check for the fish flag on the pole at the
entrance to Hunts Mills Road in mid -April
and come on down to the fish ladder and
herring rock if it is flying.

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Weaver Library – Grove Avenue
The EP Historical Society and the East
Providence Library present Chip Bishop,
descendant of Joseph Bucklin Bishop of the
Bishops of Pleasant Street. Chip wrote “The
Lion and the Journalist” which has topped
the NY Times non- fiction e-list and will also
talk about his new book “Quentin and Flora
– a Roosevelt and a Vanderbilt in love during
the Great War”. Chip has just returned from
a trip to Panama for the 100 year celebration
of the canal which his great uncle and Teddy
Roosevelt built. We welcome Chip back for
this third presentation of his research into
our local connection to the Roosevelt family.
The EPHS is a volunteer organization in
its 47th year dedicated to the preservation
of local history. We maintain the 18th century John Hunt House Museum/ genealogy
library at 65 Hunts Mills Road in the Hunts
Mills Historic District, participate in the URI
Master Gardening program, and provide

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Rumford Lions Gourmet
Pasta Dinner Supports
Ronald McDonald House

On Sunday May 18th The Rumford
Lions will host a Gourmet Pasta Dinner
to support the Ronald McDonald House
Expansion Project. The Ronald McDonald
house provides housing to those who have
family members being treated at the Hasbro
Children’s Hospital. This expansion project
will make housing available to an additional
ten families. The details of the dinner are:
Where - Centro Cultural De Santa Maria
846 Broadway
East Providence, RI 02914
When - Sunday, May 18th Dinner will be
served from 5:00 to 600 PM
Price - 12 Yrs old and up $12, 5 to 11
yrs old $5, 4 and under free
Menu - Mixed green salad, pasta, and
your choice of sauces including Marinara,
Pink Vodka, and Grilled Vegetables, and
homemade meatballs. The meal will be
topped off with strawberry shortcake for
dessert. There will also be a giant raffle with
the winning tickets being drawn immediately
following dinner.
Tickets are available through any
member of the Rumford Lions or you may
reserve ticket by calling Lion John Barone
at 401 632-0859.
If you would like to become part of
an organization dedicated to serving the
people of the community and at the same
time enjoy the fun and camaraderie of a
great group of people please consider the
Rumford Lions. Although our name says
Rumford we serve all of East Providence
and the surrounding area. Membership
is open to all. Our current membership
includes people from all parts of East Providence, and other nearby Rhode Island and
Massachusetts communities. We meet the
4th Thursday of every month (September
through June) 7:30 PM at Pinelli’s Restaurant on North Broadway, feel free to drop by
or for more information you may contact us
at Rumfordlions@cox.net . Please visit our
website at Rumfordlions.org.

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Riverside Circle #28, Daughters of Isabella will meet on
Thursday April 10th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent
View Avenue Riverside, at 7 PM. Following our business meeting
we will pray the Rosary. Members are asked to bring in a one
pound treasure to bid on the money collected will go into the
circles general fund. Also a planning committee is needed for our
upcoming Communion Breakfast to be held in May. Bakers for
this months meeting are Rose Whit taker, Alice Huff and Caroline
DeMoure.

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The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is pleased to announce
a change to their Hours of Operation for the year 2014. For your
convenience, the museum will be open later beginning on Thursday,
March 27th from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday. Fridays, we
are open from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 12:00
pm to 4:00 pm.
For special arrangements, school visits or group tours, please
contact Education Coordinator, Yvonne Smart at (401) 228-7292
or (401) 274-7852 or email at ymsmart@cox.net.
To contact the museum, please call (401) 228-7292 or call
(401) 265-8936 email us at info@capeverdeanmuseum.org or at
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when we can. Come and explore the rich history and culture of
Cabo Verde and its people.

St Marys will be offering chowder and
Stuffies for sale on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) from 11:30 am to 6 pm
St Marys is located at 81 Warren Ave
East Providence, RI 401-434-7456

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Newman Congregational Church
100 Newman Avenue, Rumford

Easter Egg Hunt
April 5th

The Senior High Youth Group of Newman Congregational Church, UCC welcomes the community to an Easter egg hunt
on Saturday, April 5 at 10AM. Bring your
own Easter basket or bag and collect eggs
to trade in for a gift bag full of Easter treats.
This event is free and open to children ages
10 and under.
In the case of inclement weather, the egg
hunt will be postponed until
Saturday, April 12
at 10AM.
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contact Michaela Gillett
at 401-434-4742

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Rumford Dental is pleased to announce National Prosthodontics Awareness Week this April 6th-12th – an opportunity for
everyone to learn how prosthodontists provide restoration and
replacement of teeth with a special emphasis on esthetics and
a healthy mouth. You are welcome to come to a free seminar at
Rumford Dental from 10am-12pm on April 12, 2014 that is open
to the public to learn what is new about replacing missing and
worn teeth, esthetics, dental implants and TMJ disorders.
Tooth loss happens from decay, gum disease, traumatic injury, cancer or wear. Losing teeth places stress on the mouth’s
structures and shape causing the bone to shrink and possibly
changing a person’s facial appearance. Many adults who do not
replace their missing teeth suffer poor self esteem, premature
aging, poor diet, loss of function and social embarrassment.
By utilizing dental implants, fixed bridgework, removable partial
dentures and complete dentures a prosthodontists’ expertise can
change a smile and a life. This initiative focuses on the important
role prosthodontists have in treating patients with missing, broken
and worn teeth.
This April 12th , Dr. Baeger at Rumford Dental Inc. will be
participating in the fifth National Prosthodontics Awareness
Week, sponsored by the American College of Prosthodontists.
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blues-style harmonica, piano, old time
banjo, and bones add musical versatility to
their performances.
Sparky and Rhonda are sure to deliver
an uplifting presentation of toe-tapping music spiced with humor, history, and tall tales.
They take their audience on educational
and emotional journey that ranges from
pregnant stories of slavery and war to an
amusing rendition of a Brer- Rabbit tale or
their witty commentaries on current events.
Their music includes, a variety of old time
blues, slave songs, Appalachian music,
spirituals, ballads, work songs, Civil War
music, railroad songs, and a few of their
own original compositions.
This is a history lesson and concert
rolled into one special event.
Tickets to all shows are $12 at the door
and unlimited refreshments are available
for just $2.
The Church Street Coffeehouse is a
smoke and alcohol free venue.

What are you doing for Lent? Sacred
Heart Church has planned the following
events during the season of Lent:
Stations of the Cross will be offered
every Friday in the church at 1:00 p.m. with
the children from Sacred Heart School and
at 7:00 p.m. for everyone.
On Friday, April 4, there will be a special
Stations of the Cross procession starting at
6:30 p.m. It will start at the church and travel
through Vine and Anthony Streets, East
Providence. Penance Service during Holy
Week – Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00 P.M. – Five
priests will hear confessions.
Please come and join us for one or all of
the events which will focus on Jesus during
this Lenten Season. For more information
call Fr. Silvio at 434-0326. Sacred Heart
Church is located on Taunton Avenue in
East Providence.

The St. Brendan
Forever Young Club

The St. Brendan Forever Young Club will
hold their next members meeting Tuesday,
April 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the school assembly
room with dessert and a speaker from the
Attorney General’s office.
Our May 13 meeting will be a pizza and
dessert day. Cost is $4 and tickets will be
sold at the April 8 meeting.

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform in
concert at The Church Street Coffeehouse,
Warren, Rhode Island on Saturday April
5th at 8 p.m. The Coffeehouse is located in
the lower level of the First United Methodist
Church located at 25 Church St. in Warren.
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker have performed throughout the U. S. as well as overseas, singing songs and telling stories from
the American folk tradition. Sparky Rucker
has been performing for over 40 years and
is internationally recognized as a leading
folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller,
and author. He accompanies himself with
fingerstyle picking and bottleneck blues
guitar, banjo, and spoons.
Ronda Rucker is a musician, children’s
author, storyteller, and songwriter. Her

Hope Congregational Church

Yard Sale April 26

Hope Congregational Church at 120
Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, will
have a Yard Sale on Saturday, April 26, 2014,
from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. It will feature
household items, tools, TV’s, dishes, glassware, books, toys - something for everyone!
Hot dogs and beverages will be available.
Home baked goods will be for sale - such as
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Newman Congregational Church

79th Annual May Breakfast

Dance for Senior Citizens

at Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Once again, Newman Congregational Church, United Church
of Christ extends an invitation for one and all to join us on Saturday,
May 3rd for the 79th Annual May Breakfast. The breakfast is held
from 7:00 am until 11:00 am in the church’s Memorial Hall, located
at 100 Newman Avenue in Rumford.
The breakfast buffet will consist of Scrambled Eggs, Sausage,
Bacon, Pancakes, Baked Beans, Oatmeal, Homemade Muffins,
Juice, Coffee & Tea.
Traditional May Baskets filled with cookies or flowers will be
available for sale. All baskets are made by members of Newman
Congregational Church, UCC.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 120 Nate Whipple Highway,
Cumberland, RI 02864-1410 is holding a dance on Friday, June
13th for single seniors. Divorced, widowed, never married adults
55 years old and older are invited to dance-up-a-storm to music
from the ‘60s onward played by a lively, popular DJ from 6:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are $17/person have just gone on sale. Space is
limited, so dancers are urged to send for their tickets right away,
in order to secure their chance to boogie on June 13th. Single
seniors are asked to write “dance” on the envelope and on their
check. Checks are made payable to: Emmanuel Episcopal
Church.

Tickets will be sold at the door.
Adults - $7.50
Children under age 12 - $3.00

Annual Chowder & Clam Cakes
"Take-Out" During Lent

Reservations are not required. However, parties of 10 or more
may make a reservation by calling the church office at 401-4344742.
Donations of canned goods will also be gratefully received to
help stock the Bread of Life Food Pantry.
Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the
United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all,
living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.
Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is
located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner
of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call
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Riverside Congregational Church announces its Annual
Chowder & Clam Cake sale during Lent. “Take Out” Fridays will
continue each week thru April 11th.
We’ll be offering our delicious chowder (red, white or clear) for
$8/quart or $4 per pint. Clam Cakes are $8 per dozen and $4 for
one half dozen. Also available are stuffed quahogs at $2.50 each.
Hours are from noon until 6:00 P.M. You may call in your order at
433-2039 and we’ll have it ready when you arrive, or simply drop
in. The church is located on the corner of Bullocks Pt. and Oak
Avenues in the Riverside Square section.

Riverside Middle School Musical Theater Company
Presents

Be our guest when Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast
comes alive onstage as Riverside Middle School presents this
timeless classic. Under the stage direction of RI College’s
Ranee Csigay, music direction by RMS chorus teacher John
Baldaia, and choreography by Tina Vittorioso of Center Stage
Dance Academy in Seekonk, townie pride is alive in Riverside.
Boasting a cast of 50 students this exciting musical with
elaborate costumes and sets will be fully staged with professional sound and lights. Musical highlights include “Belle”,
“ Gaston”, “Be Our Guest”, “Home”, “Human Again” and of
course “Beauty and the Beast”
Principle cast includes: “Belle” – Ellen Phillips; “Beast”
– Andrew Faria; “Gaston” – Matthew Flanagan – “Lefou” – Sergio Raposo; “Mrs. Potts” – Kylee Rebollo; “Lumiere” – Zion
Hall; “Cogsworth” – Zachary Garcia – “Madame de la Grand
Bouche” – Katrina Nunes; “Babette” - Brooke Martins - “Maurice” – Terrance Fry, and Christy Long as “Chip.
We hope you will be a part of the magic alongside many
delightfully enchanted spoons, forks, plates, napkins, wolves,
and townspeople.
The Riverside Middle School Musical Theater Company’s
production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” takes place in the John
Hurley Auditorium of Riverside Middle School on Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday, May 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7 p.m. Tickets
are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and can be purchased at Riverside Middle School starting on Monday April
28th or at the door.

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Former Townie Baseball Standout is
College Player of the Week

By Bob Rodericks
The Northeast - 10 Conference league office, in a March
24th press release, announced that former EP Townie baseball
standout, Joe Carnevale and now Merrimack College pitcher, has
been named pitcher of the week. “Carnevale improved to 2-1 on
the season as he helped Merrimack defeat Southern Conn. State
6-0, at Baseball Heaven in Yaphank, N.Y. The junior righty threw a
complete-game, seven hit shutout with 12 strikeouts and no walks
against the Owls. Carnevale sports a 2.36 ERA on the season and
has struck out 25 batters in four appearances. This marks his second time in his career that he has been named Pitcher of the Week.”

“It took us 122 days of hockey to get here,” said an exasperated Townie Head Coach, Kevin Croke. Not that he is counting, but
that’s how much time has elapsed since his East Providence Townies began this season back on November 21st. “Hockey is a very
long season and these kids worked hard. We’ve had an amazing
run during the last three weeks. Two or three weeks ago we were
counted out. I have no idea where their (players) energy came from
tonight,” said Croke. The Townies were outplayed much of the night
by a deeper Narragansett hockey team. The Townies won game
1 by a score of 4-1. Senior Josh Letendre had 2 goals and juniors
Andrew Gordon and Jared Estrella had the others. Estrella also
had a pair of assists. “We played a shutdown defense in the game
with outstanding contributions from senior forward Sean Feeney,
junior defensemen Kyle Marquis, Tyler Maxwell and Ryan Galvao
along with forward Ryan Costa and sophomore forward Brynne
Costa,” coach Croke said after the game 1 victory. Junior goalie
Marc LaValley stopped 24 of 25 shots in game 1.
EP seemed tired in a game two loss and couldn’t muster up
much offense, losing 1-0. “We came out a bit flat for Game 2 playing
as if we were trying not to lose,” said Croke which is exactly what
EP did. Narragansett tallied the lone goal of the night at 14:28 of the
third period to win game 2. LaValley had stopped the 32 previous
shots he faced in the game.
Game three set up the winner take all atmosphere at a crowded
Meehan Auditorium on the campus of Ivy League Brown University.
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versus the resilient lunch pail Townies,” is how Croke described
the two teams vying for a state championship. For much of the first
two periods in game three, Narragansett skated in the East Providence zone testing EP’s sensational junior goalie, Captain Marc
LaValley. “It feels great,” said LaValley after the game. “It hasn’t
hit me yet. I kind of knew that we could win this thing if we stick
together,” LaValley smiled as he hoisted his MVP plaque high in the
air. Narragansett had a breakaway drive which looked like it would
end the Townies chances in the overtime but MVP LaValley made
a fantastic save to keep the Townies in it. “Somehow I stopped it,”
said LaValley. LaValley swept aside the Narragansett shot and EP
raced down ice with the puck. “If we were going to win the game,
we had to do it pretty soon,” said coach Croke. “I didn’t think we
could last much more. Our team isn’t that deep with skaters and
the kids had given all they could to that point.” Townie coach Croke
described the winning overtime goal: “Four minutes into the first
overtime, Kyle Marquis passed the puck to Ryan Costa who found
Jared Estrella streaking down the left wing boards. Estrella drove
by the defenseman and fired a shot past the Gansett keeper’s glove
to secure the championship.” As the stunned Mariners fell to the
ice the jubilant Townies embraced in a massive celebration in front
of the EP student body fan section.
For much of the first period, Narragansett seemed to control
the puck on offense and jumped out in front on Connor McKnight’s
goal, assisted by Kurt Richardson. The first period would see Narragansett have several more good offensive rushes down ice only
to be thwarted by EP’s LaValley in goal. EP had their own chances
but they were far and few between. With 7:49 left in the period, the
Townies Estrella stole the puck and ripped off a great shot which
was blocked by Iannelli of Narragansett. The Mariners roared back
with a shot headed for the Townie net but LaValley came up big
again. The teams exchanged some good shots on goal, including
a ferocious rally by the Townies to score but the 1st period ended
with Narragansett leading 1-0.
Narragansett came out skating fast to start the 2nd period and
peppered EP goalie LaValley with shots in which he made several
great stops. With 2:16 left in the period, Ryan Costa almost tied the
game with a shot from point blank range which Iannelli kicked aside.
The crowd moaned as EP’s Estrella received a penalty leaving the
Townies shorthanded with a minute and a half left. However Costa
skated with the puck and made a great short-handed attempt to
tie the game which was blocked. Costa had another good shot but
period 2 ended with no scoring.
The Townies still seemed tired but came out and played great
hockey in the third period. Kyle Marquis passed to Estrella who
rocketed a shot just kicked aside by the Mariner goalie. An EP
power play almost produced a goal but was stopped. The large
EP crowd, which included a pep band and hundreds of students,
alumni and supporters were loud and energetic all night. “I believe
we’ll win this game! I believe we’ll win this game!”, was the rhythmic
chant the student section would repeat often during the exciting
game. As if on cue, with 11:49 to go in the last period, Junior defenseman, Andrew Gordon tied the game with a goal which put
the Townie crowd into a frenzy. The crowd was so loud that one
couldn’t hear the public address announcer speak. The rest of the
period centered around Townie goalie LaValley stopping several
Narragansett shots on goal. The EP crowd got a scare when, with
under 6 minutes to go, a Narragansett player fired off a great shot
which LaValley caught in his glove. As LaValley was moving back,
Narragansett’s Dylan Jardin appeared to knock the puck into the
net with a follow through poke. However, the referee waved off the

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goal immediately and Jardin was given a
penalty for slashing. The EP power play
resulted in several great attempts to pull
ahead including a wild flurry of action in
front of the Narragansett goalie. Twice, with
33 seconds and then with 16 seconds left in
regulation, EP’s Ryan Costa almost won the
game, but the game remained tied.
The rest is history as the Townies Estrella
scored the winning goal in overtime with
assists from Kyle Marquis and Ryan Costa.
Twice the Townies almost scored before
Estrella’s goal with one shot pinging off the
net post. The win marks the second state
championship in three years for East Providence and its’ head coach, Kevin Croke.
When reminded of that fact after the game,
Croke paused and then broke into a wide
smile. “Yes, I’m proud of these kids. They
worked hard for this. We practiced hard
and I’m very happy for them. We got our
second wind after we tied the game and
I had a good feeling,” Croke added. Yes,
the Townies hockey team got a second
wind and so, evidently has the EP hockey
program. It was just a few short years ago
when city officials were getting ready to cut
the hockey program for good. But Croke’s
Townies won a state championship that
year and the team wasn’t cut. With its’ 2nd
state title in three years, it would seem unlikely that anyone has the appetite to cut the
hockey program yet.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

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Bay View girls were a season long favorite to make it to the state finals in basketball
but lost a close fought semi-final battle with Barrington High School by a 43-42 score.
Bay View’s Raquel Pederzani tied the game late with a three point shot and then a layup.
However foul shots by Barrington with less than a second in the game, gave Barrington the
win. Bay View finished the year with a 20-3 record after an 18-0 regular season record. Barrington had a 19-6 season. Pederzani finished the game with 20 points for Bay View. North
Kingstown went on to defeat Barrington in the state championship game by a 41-39 score.

East Providence Mohawks - New Youth Sports Group:

The reality of budget cuts for cities and states across the nation has drastically curtailed
programs that were intended to provide children, youth and families with educational, athletic
and many other needed social services. Nowhere has this void been felt more than here
in East Providence, R.I. Everything from elementary school recess through high school
athletics has been on the cutting block during the past few years. The decades long neighborhood playground system was scrapped in favor of one main summer program based at
Pierce Field. Some programs have been restored either partially, or fully, but not without
grass roots support and donations from the community. A recent effort to provide support
for local youth has materialized as “The East Providence Mohawks Youth Organization”.
The group has a mission statement and a board of directors. Damian Ramos is president,
Michael Nelson is treasurer, Bobby Lomba, Vice President. Quinn Britto, Wesley Williams,
Denise Lema and Rahnold Thomas are members at large. Amy
(Frese) Parker is the event coordinator. And others like Kim Smith
Nelson are enthusiastically volunteering to help this program. The
program is planning on providing Football, Summer Basketball,
Fall Basketball, Track, Boxing, Volleyball and other programs for
EP youth.
The group has a Mission Statement: “The East Providence
Mohawks Youth Organization aims to provide a Safe, Structured,
and Positive environment for the development and growth of youth
from East Providence and surrounding communities through offering various team sports, academic activities, and social programs.
It is our mission to encourage the academic success and physical
fitness of all our participants in a safe and fun atmosphere. Youth
will be taught the values of teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, and scholarship that will ensure they have the fundamental
tools necessary to be successful in sports as well as in their future
careers and personal lives. Our services are provided to all youth
equally regardless of economic status, sex, race, sexual orientation,
religion or national origin. We believe in supporting the community
that supports us and do so by engaging our youth to assist in
providing community service.”
Quinn Britto proudly spread the word on facebook about the
groups first trophy. “Our first trophy!!! And it’s a big one. Boys 6th
grade came home with a trophy!!! 2nd place in Foxwoods Tournament. They represented EP and RI, and represented MOHAWKS!!!
We are proud of you! Congrats to Coaches Bobby and Manny and
the team for bringing it home!!!,” said the Britto blast. Quinn Britto
is a former all-state football standout at EPHS.
Kim Smith Nelson - “Since becoming affiliated with the EP
Mohawks, I have been amazed at the kindness and generosity of
so many people and groups. Huge thank you to East Providence
Firefighters for believing in us and what we hope to accomplish
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for the kids of EP. To Lemon and Oil Deli for being such a caring
member of the community, to Community and Teachers for helping
out our cause and the countless volunteers coaching and giving
their time to further this group.” Please check out the East Providence Mohawks Youth Sports Organization on Facebook at www.
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Project 106 Middle School Sports Update:

Jessica Beauchaine of the volunteer Project 106 fundraising
group has issued a statement updating the group’s status to date:
“Our group not only participated in getting middle school sports
back in EP, but we are now able to purchase/contribute the many
much needed uniforms and updates the teams need. Couldn’t
have asked to be on a better team. Sheri Forsythe, Mary WhelanNascimento, Susan Vincent and Amy Rodenbaugh. It is with great
pleasure and excitement that Project 106 was able to share with
the East Providence school committee and community members
our recent purchases and donations for EP sports teams. For a
recap: 12/13 school year Project 106 contributed over $8,000 in
transportation and umpire fees. We purchased basketballs(390.00)
for both middle schools as per requested by the school’s athletic
director. We purchased brand new uniforms for Martin middle
school’s wrestling team($900.00). During the 13/14 school year,
we donated $500.00 to the Riverside competitive cheer team, to
cover competition costs. We have voted to donate $900 for uniforms
to each middle school’s baseball team. We are working with the
softball coaches to purchase and update their uniforms and/or
equipment. This week, we will be donating over 100 track/cross
country uniforms (dry fit shirts & shorts) to both Martin and Riverside
middle school. The uniforms were displayed tonight at the meeting
for the first time. The total cost of these uniforms was $1,700. So,
this is some of what we have been up to.....Project 106 will continue
to play an active and approachable role in East Providence school

Paying Cash For
Gold, Silver, and Sterling
u.s. and Foreign coins
old comics and sporting cards
old watches and collectibles
diamonds and jewlery

sports programs. We thank everyone for their continued support
and contributions in making this such a successful organization,”
said the Beauchaine statement on behalf of the volunteers.

RUMFORD LITTLE
LEAGUE PARADE DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
8:45 AM ARRIVE AT WOLF SCHOOL
215 Ferris Avenue Rumford, RI 02916
Meet in the school circle driveway, right hand side.
Tee ball leads off the parade! We will walk down Ferris,
take a right at Estelle, right onto Tryon, and back to the
big field for Opening Ceremony!
9:00 PARADE BEGINS
9:30 OPENING DAY
CEREMONY
10:00 Fun and Games
11:00 Play Ball!
Make sure your team has a
banner.
Bring your noise makers & enthusiasm!
Picture Day: Saturday, May 3rd

East Providence Middle Schools
Athletics Booster Club

The East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club is
a 501c3 non-profit organization that is geared towards reinstating
sports to both East Providence Middle Schools. Through dedication
and hard work this goal can be achieved. Below are the rates to
become a supporter and a Booster Club Member. Please review
the options and check the option that best fits your needs.
___ $10.00 individual membership. With this membership
you get a magnet and discount on all Booster Club events.
This membership is $10.00 a year to renew.
___ $20.00 individual plus 1. This membership gets you a
magnet, one shirt, and discounts to all Booster Club events.
This membership is $10.00 a year to renew.
___ $38.00 family plan. This would cover 2 adults and all
children under 14 living at the address. With this membership
you get a magnet, 2 shirts and discounts on all Booster Club
events. This membership is $25.00 a year to renew.
NAME: ____________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________
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TELEPHONE NUMBER: _________________________
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Please fill out this form and mail it back to:
E.P.M.S.A.B.C.
PO BOX 14487
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02914

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AYSO 715 East Providence
Attends Expo for Training

50th Year Anniversary Celebration

The EXPO offers extended training for
Coaches, Referees and Management. Karen Doucette was presented at the EXPO with
a SILVER REGION Award, given to Regions
of AYSO that are operating the Region in
good standing with the National Board . In
addition, our Region received recognition
for Excellence in the VIP PROGRAM we
have established. Attendees pictured here
are :Karen Doucette, Jonathan and Susan
Pangborn, Todd and Sue Flanagan, Lisa Silveira, Andy Bartlett, Joe Benton and Manny
Cabral. If you would like more information
about AYSO 715 Soccer Registration begins
April 5th for Fall. Visit our web site at www.
ayso715.org

FC Bolts U15 Boys, Alex lead the boys on
what may be the most successful season
by any Bayside team in 16 years. Under
the leadership of Alex, Bayside U15 boys
captured its 4th consecutive RI State Cup
Championship and became the first RI team
to win the North East Sub Regional League
Tournament Championship. Alex helped
Bayside capture tournament championships
at Needham Showcase, Bayside Showcase,
Scorpion Bowl and most recently the ESPN
Disney Showcase in Florida. For the past
3 years, Alex also has been on the RI ODP
team and has attended the ODP tournament
at Ryder University in New Jersey which
takes place first week of June.
Along with Alex club accolades he also
has a been a solid EPHS student athlete
earning 1st Team All Division as a Sophomore and Junior and was recently selected
as the only Junior to the Mike Dyson Academic All State
Team.
Newborn
to Age 6
Congratulations Alex on all your accomplishments.

EP High School Varsity
Soccer Player Receives
2013 Boys Premier
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Player of the Year

Soccer Rhode Island held its 8th Annual
Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner at Clube
Lusitana on Sunday, March 9th. There
were over 200 people in attendance and 43
award recipients. There were several award
categories from TOPsoccer Volunteer of the
Year to the Hall of Fame inductees. Alexander Do Rego from Riverside was among
the award recipients. Alex received the Boys
Premier Player of the Year Award.
Alex has been a member of the Bayside
FC Bolts since the age of 10 and was also
AYSO player. As captain of the Bayside

People in the News
University News
Katherine Curran named to fall
2013 Dean’s List at Bucknell

Lewisburg, PA - Katherine Curran,
of Rumford, RI, has been named to the
dean’s list at Bucknell University for the fall
semester of the 2013-14 academic year.
These students have achieved a grade point
average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.
Curran is the daughter of Michael and
Melissa Curran and a 2012 graduate of Saint
Mary Academy Bay View.

Lauren I. Cavaco Named to the
Saint Anselm College Dean’s List

Yesenia holds the Poetry Out Loud trophy presented to her by the RI Poet Laureate Rick
Benjamin and Jeannine Chartier, Executive and Artistic Director of VSA Arts Rhode Island.

Yesenia Rego Wins RI State Competition of Poetry Out Loud

Yesenia Rego, a resident of EAST PROVIDENCE who is a junior at Barrington Christian
Academy, has won the RI State Competition of Poetry Out Loud in the competition held
on Sunday, March 16, at the RI School of Design Chace Auditorium. Winning the state
competition means that Yesenia has won an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC for
herself and a chaperon so that she can represent Rhode Island in the national competition
to be held April 28-30 in Washington, DC. Mrs. Susie Mack, coordinator of Poetry Out Loud
at Barrington Christian Academy for several years teaches freshman English at BCA and
has coordinated this annual competition as well as the Shakespeare recitation contest.
At the state competition school champions representing participating schools throughout RI each recited two poems selected from an anthology. Five finalists presented a third
poem in the final round of competition. Poet Laureate Rick Benjamin, who teaches at Brown
University, RISD and Goddard College as well as in the community shared a poem, as did
judge Franny Choi, a Korean-American writer and award-winning performer.
Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry
Out Loud is administered in partnership with the State Arts Agencies of all 50 states, the
District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

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Kent Hu of East Providence, R.I.,
Performs in the College Choir
Concert at McDaniel College

Westminster, MD - Kent Hu, a junior from
East Providence, R.I., performs in the annual
College Choir Concert at McDaniel College.
The performance, which is free and open to
the public, takes place Sunday, April 27, 7
p.m., in Baker Memorial Chapel.

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Manchester, NH - Mark W. Cronin,
Interim Dean of the College, announced
that Lauren I. Cavaco, a Business major,
was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall
2013 semester at Saint Anselm College,
Manchester, NH.
Cavaco, a resident of Riverside, is a
member of the class of 2017. To be eligible
for this honor, a student must compile a
grade point average of 3.0 or better.

The college choir presents “Make Them
Hear You” under the direction of Margaret
Boudreaux, music professor and department chair. The concert features the signature song, “Make Them Hear You,” from the
musical “Ragtime,” as well as other pieces
that reflect highly expressive music and
poetry of all ages. The Madrigal Singers,
McDaniel’s premier a cappella vocal ensemble, also perform on several selections.

Providence, RI - Andrew Butler, a resident of Riverside, RI and a member of the
class of 2016 at Providence College, recently spent a week working with Habitat for
Humanity as part of the College’s Alternative
Spring Break 2014 program.
Butler was among more than 130 Providence College students who volunteered
to spend their spring break working at
Habitat home sites in four locations in the
United States. They participated through the
Habitat campus chapter at Providence College, which is sponsored by the chaplain’s
office. Butler worked on a home project in
Kittaning, Pa.

Riverside’s Own Anne Pari
Receives Prestigious Award

The Rhode Island Coalition for the
Homeless’ Annual Luncheon was held
Monday March 24. As mentioned by RICH’s
Executive Director, Jim Ryczek, and Board
President, Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, “Our Annual Awards Luncheon provides us with the
opportunity to pay tribute to the exemplary
work of individuals.” The Sr. Jude Soares &
John Coen Award honors a member agency
staff person or volunteer who demonstrates
an outstanding commitment and concern for
those who are homeless.
Anne is a native Rhode Islander; she
was born in Providence and has lived in
Riverside since the age of eight. She is a
long-time member of St. Brendan Catholic
Church in Riverside. She has also an active participant in the Coalition’s advocacy
efforts, connecting her works of charity to
long-term solutions of justice. Anne embodies the mission statement of St. Brendan
Catholic Church that calls on parishioners to
“strive to live in accordance with the Gospel,
and challenge to love God and neighbor by
bringing the Gospel message to everyone.”
In 2004 Anne became involved with the
Blackstone Valley Catholic Work “And You
Fed Me” Ministry when she learned that
Father James Ruggieri has been feeding the
needy since 2002. In 2006 Anne and three

Rev. Mary Margaret Earl presented Anne
Pari with the Sr. Judy Soares and John
Coen Award.
volunteers started the Breadlines Ministry.
She currently serves as the Secretary of
the Catholic Worker and Coordinator of
Breadlines. The Breadlines Ministry and
The Blackstone Valley Catholic Worker “And
You Fed Me” Ministry provide the needy and
homeless hot meals, sandwiches, desserts,
fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, soda and water.
Anne states, “My passion began on that
very first day serving the needy and listening
to their stories and has continued for the last
ten years. It broke my heart to see hungry
and homeless men, women and children
and to know that many of them have no
home and live outside. Both ministries are
successful because of all the dedicated
volunteers. This award belongs to everyone
who helps me. I could not do this alone.”

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The Martin Middle School Student Council
welcomed spring with a semi formal
Dance where students were urged to wear
their “Sunday Best”.

Martin Middle School
Wildcats Welcome Spring

During the month of March, Martin
Middle School celebrated the return of
Spring with Field Trips, Family Nights, Club
Competition and the return of Track & Field,
along with Baseball & Softball Squads.
Students, staff and families enjoyed an
evening of Math activities to celebrate Pi
Day (3.14). On March 13th, the MMS Math
Department hosted “A Preview 2 Pi Day” as
our Family Math Night. Activities included
making Pi bracelets, measuring rounds
objects to discover Pi, Pi crosswords, and
a hula hoop contest. After the conclusion
of activities, attendees were served pie
and refreshments. Everyone enjoyed an
evening connecting school to home.
Through district collaboration with
Mystic Aquarium and The Jason Project,
the entire student body of Martin Middle
School was able to attend Mystic for the
Day and was engaged in the on-site
educational programming throughout
visit. The highlight of the trip was the
squid dissection that all students
participated in. Pam Thacker, our Science
Department Head, should be recognized
for the coordination of sending nearly
600 students over a four day period to the
Aquarium for this opportunity.
The Student Council welcomed spring
with a semi formal Dance where students
were urged to wear their “Sunday Best”.
It was the biggest dance held at Martin
in years with nearly 200 students in
attendance, wearing their best and having
a good time with music provided by DJ Big
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The following Martin Band & Chorus
members recently represented MMS at the
All-State Festival Christopher Concepcion,
Kayleigh Esposito-Russell, Alex Flowers,
Kayla Harris, Taylor Heck, Ashlynn Messier,
Sophia Monteiro, Hailey Placido, Daniel
Strother, Taliq Tillman, & John Voll. On
Thursday, April 3rd, Martin will be honored
to host this year’s RIMEA’s Band Festival.
17 area schools will be participating in an
adjudicated process in which they will be
awarded ratings of Superior, Excellent, or
Good.
Every March, the Visual Arts are
celebrated throughout the country through

The entire student body of Martin
Middle School was able to attend
Mystic Aquarium for the day.

SUMMER CAMP 2014
We offer traditional day
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camps and a resident
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adventure, excitement and
new friends. Activities for
all ages include art, music,
sports and water fun.
To register or for more
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472 Taunton Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
508.336.7103
gpymca.org
YMCA of Greater Providence is a 501c3
organization. Financial assistance available.

exhibitions of student work. The East
Providence Art Department’s “Youth Art
Month Show” was held throughout the
month at Weaver Library with an exhibition
of the work of the city’s aspiring young
artists from Kindergarten through 12th
grade. Martin Middle School was very well
represented with the work of the following
students: Micha Abrams, Jasmine Boyles,
Leann Chanthavong, Deonna Cooley,
Jessica Costa, Jessica Costello, Rachel
DiPietro, Clara Cruz, Jameson Furtado,
Mia Jackson, Veronica Labanca, Rose
Lawrence, Esther Mulamba, Justin
Pinheiro, Holly Ramsey, and Kyleigh
Souza.
Congratulations goes out to the MMS
Robotics Technology Club for the top
notch job they performed at the recent
State Competition at Rhode Island College.
MMS placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in
Web Design; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in
Boat Design; 2nd place in Graphic Design;
and 2nd place in Animation. The students
in Boat Design then faced off against the
High School students and defeated them
as well!
Squad members included Logan
Rinaldi, Christiana Rebollo, Samantha
Carroll, Cedric Petion, Clara Cruz, Isabel
Cruz, Tahjin Niblett, Justin Goncalo
and Joshua Hanley. Once again Martin
Robotics proved itself to be a force to be
reckoned with in competition.
The school held its annual Dodgeball
Tourney throughout the month of March,
holding contests amongst student teams
every Thursday. 17 teams entered the
double elimination tourney, with over 170
students participating, creating our own
“March Madness” here at Martin.
We like to thank all those who
contributed to our recent Pennies for
Patients drive and our current Canned
Food Drive that will continue till April 24th,
which was organized by our Student
Council. We at Martin would also like to
thank the Project 106 volunteers who
recently donated new track uniforms to our
Boy’s & Girl’s squads.

April 2014 The Reporter

MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLDS CAREER DAY

The Guidance Department at Martin Middle School held their annual Career Day for
all eighth grade students on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from approximately 8:00 am until
9:30 am.
The students were given the opportunity to interact with guest speakers from different
careers and to understand what qualifications and education are needed to be in that
particular profession. Students were able to ask questions about the speaker’s career as
well as to look at different props from their jobs. We hope the students left knowing that
with education, hard work, and determination they will be able to be successful in whatever
career they wish to pursue.
This years guest speakers included Designers from Hasbro Toy Company, East Providence Firefighters, a Massage Therapist, a Hairdresser, Artemis Project Coordinator from
Brown University, Educational Talent Search Coordinator, Transportation Summer Program
Coordinator from University of Rhode Island with an Engineer, a Photographer, and a
Rhode Island State Trooper and our own
East Providence Police Officer.
We wish to thank our speakers for
spending their morning with us as well
as Mr. Joel Monteiro, School Committee
Chairperson as well as Mr. Timothy Conley.

Jump Rope for Heart
Program At Kent Heights
Elementary School

Raises over $5,000. For the American
Heart Association As Part of the
School’s Feinstein Initiative

As part of Kent Heights Elementary
School’s Feinstein initiatives, Physical Education teacher, Ms. Amy Souza, coordinated
the school’s American Heart Association’s
Jump Rope for Heart program. Kent Heights
Elementary School is proud to report that
thanks to the generosity of its school community, over $5,000. were raised, exceeding
the $1,500. goal that was established at the
beginning of the fundraiser. Throughout
the seven (7) years that Ms. Souza has
coordinated the Jump Rope for Heart Program at Kent Heights Elementary School,
a total of $15,876.00 has been raised for
the American Heart Association. This is a
testament of the kindness and generosity
of its students, their families, and staff; and
Ms. Souza’s efforts.
Donna Tringali, who is the Youth Market
Director for the American Heart Association
awarded Kent Heights Elementary School
with a banner, Katherine Cappuccio and Joseph DaCosta with the Honorary Heart Hero
Ambassador Award, and Ben Feeley, Evan
Johnson, and Cameron Johnson for being
the top three (3) fundraisers. Nygel Gomes,
Griffin Poland, Delia Usenia, Kayla Cox,
Colin Monteiro, Haylee Cox, Kyle Dunn,
Owen Tellier. Ava Fontaine and Joseph
DaCosta were recognized for raising $100.
or In addition to thanking our students,
their families and staff, we would also like
to thank Ms. Tringali and Student Teacher,
Ms Godbout, for their help in making this
program a success.

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EPRD Summer Day Camp for youth ages 6 -15
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June 30th - August 8th / Camp operates rain or shine
Mon.- Fri. from 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street East Providence, RI 02914
We are pleased to announce our continued collaboration with the East Providence
School District and the
YMCA to bring the “Hasbro Summer
Learning Initiative” to the 2014 summer
camp program!
The initiative features hands-on learning throughout a traditional camp day. Daily
activities are designed with fun in mind while
providing learning and literacy supports.
Certified teachers design and lead activities

along side recreation camp counselors and
teaching assistants. Camp activities also include field trips, swimming, special events,
arts and crafts, sports and the opportunity
to have a fun summer!
Transportation is not provided to and
from camp. Children must be dropped off
and picked up.
CAMP FEE: Registration fee is $50
per week /per child. A minimum payment
for 1 week is due at registration. Cash or
check only.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 30,
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Thanks to generous community support, the YMCA strives to serve the entire
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if individuals are not able to pay some or all
of the fee. Financial assistance, provided by
our donors, may be granted to anyone who
can demonstrate a verifiable need.

Newman YMCA
Fundraiser Event

Drink and Dabble at B. Pinelli’s 736
North Broadway, East Providence on
Thursday, May 1st at 6 pm to support the
Newman Y. Join us for a night of festivities
with members and staff. Light appetizers
will be served and best of all you’ll paint
a beautiful Waterfire picture and bring it
home that night! Tickets are $40 register
on the Drink and Dabble website at www.
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and choose the May 1st event. Register
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TGISpring! What a wonderful phrase to see in print ....»Spring
Planting»! After this very long, very cold winter - people, pets and
plants are eager to get active and start moving again...and there are
several things we should be doing to help make this year’s garden
the best ever! Winter dreams: visions of warm, summer afternoons
– enjoying plates of thick luscious red juicy tomato slices, topped
by fresh mozzarella with chopped basil drizzled in pure virgin olive
oil … become tangible...and move me to action! We all want the
freshest, most flavorful, healthy vegetable and food quality for
ourselves and our families...it only makes sense! And when we
produce those quality outcomes through a labor of love with our
small piece of earth … well, “il dolce vitae” (the sweet life) results!
Hello dear friends of agriculture. I am Stephen Dempsey, Superintendent/Director of Bristol County Agricultural High School.
When given this opportunity to share my passion for agriculture and

nature with our friends in SE Mass, I enthusiastically accepted in
the hope of reaching out to neighbors with information on agricultural topics that will help improve everyone’s experience of living!
Whether you enjoy gardening, landscaping, raising and caring for
animals, hiking woodland trails or observing wildlife - you know
that the experience of involvement with the natural world touches
each of us in a personal and satisfying way. And if you don’t know
this, I hope we can help to show you what you’ve been missing!
The experience of working land, producing your own food, raising a healthy crop of corn or viewing your very own perfect flower
garden is therapeutic, it just makes life better! There is no denying
that. I have witnessed lives transformed as a result of connecting
with natural roots. Something simple (almost a primal satisfaction)
occurs. I hope this column might help you experience these joys,
and I want to thank Dick Georgia and the folks at the Reporter, for
the opportunity to share our perspectives.
So, back to our topic: “Preparing for Spring Planting”...

PLANNING is key! After all of the “thinking about my
garden” all winter long, the next natural step is to actually “plan”
for it. I like to start by considering a technique penned in the bestselling book: The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, by
Steven Covey…”begin with the end in mind”! We begin planning
by thinking about what we want to end up with. All of the things
mentioned above in addition to pleasant time spent working the
land, creation of a showplace garden, feeling a sense of accomplishment, enjoying healthy, fresh, robust delicious food… well, all
of this and more can be yours with a little forethought about how
to get there. Here are the basics:
Plants are alive (simple idea with complex implications). As living organisms, plants, just like dogs, birds, horses, fish and people
need certain things in their environment to stay alive…and a plan
focused on the specific needs of your particular plants will let you
understand how to help them thrive. So, the first step in planning
your garden is: identifying exactly what you want to grow and
then do some research to find out what these plants need to thrive.
Let’s start with the basics: your garden space.
Identify where to create your garden space. Is your land Hilly?
Flat? Rocky? Steep? Shaded? Sunny? North, South, East, West
facing? All are important considerations.
Location, location, location: After soil and nutrients, sunlight
and water are the prime necessities. Plants actually create their own
food from nutrients dissolved in soil water but this only happens
in the presence of sunshine. Pick a spot in your garden that gets

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plenty of sunshine throughout the growing season and at least 5-6
hours of sun per day. Choose sun and heat loving plants such as
tomatoes, corn, melons and cucumbers to be planted in the sunniest garden spots. If there are “shady” areas in the garden choose
plants that grow well in cooler sites. Choose plants that will tolerate shade, like lettuce and pumpkins for these areas. Check the
plant requirements to help choose where, when and how to plant.
The soil itself (that most important variable) is a storehouse
of life – sustaining nutrients. Soil water, soil air, soil texture and
structure provide anchorage and the pathway for nutrients to enter
your plants. Wonderful or poor in quality, all soils will need tending in preparation of nourishing your plants. So prepare it well.
This is called “amending” your soil, which means making it better.
Prepare your soil: Working in “Organic matter” (decayed
leaves, compost, peat moss, saw dust, manure etc.) into your soil
with a hoe, spade, rake or rotor tiller adds “body and nutrients”.
This means it helps hold moisture in sandy soil; loosens or opens
up heavy clay soils allowing “air” and water penetration and storage. Compost is best adding a nutrient blend of decayed material
(leaves, grass clippings, weed etc.)to the soil.
Prepare Soil: Understanding pH: pH describes the condition
of soil as either “sweet” or “sour” meaning either ”acidic” or “alkaline” (technically, pH stands for “the pressure of hydrogen ions
surrounding soil particles). Most New England soils tend to be
in the acidic (sour) range, but most plants (not all) prefer a more
neutral (sweet) range with a pH of around 7.0. Fortunately, a lot
is known about “amending” soil as it is fairly easy in the short term
for the home gardener to do. Adding limestone will change soil
from a “sour” to “sweet” condition by adding it at a general/rate of
approximately 5 lb./100 square feet. To lower pH ½ - 1 unit: add
iron sulfate or aluminum sulfate at about 3 lbs./ 100 sq. ft. This
would be for plants thriving in a more “acidic” soil condition. Your
soil preparation will help get plants off to a great start – but they
will need additional nutrients during the growing season as the
available levels in the soil are used up by the plants.
Adding nutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (N-P-K)
Organic vs. chemical fertilizer. The “Big Three.”
All living things need nutrients (elements that enable biological
processes to occur) and plants are no different from animals in this.
The nutrients you provide to your plants, N-P-K*, can be added
either from organic (living material) or inorganic (chemical) sources,
or both. The truth about nutrients is that the only way your plants
get to use them is after they have been dissolved in water and drawn
up into the plant from the soil water, into roots and transported to
the various parts of the plant. Whether those nutrients originated
from chemical fertilizer or organic compost - makes no difference
to the plant! Nitrogen is Nitrogen – the source of the N does not
change the make-up of that nutrient. But, and this is an important
consideration, the “amount and availability” of nutrient does make
a difference. Nutrients added to gardens from organic (compost)
sources while chemically identical to those from non-organic
sources, take longer to become available to your plants because
they must first be broken down by micro-organisms. However, organic fertilizer usually provides a more constant supply of nutrients
throughout the gardening season…and has the added benefit of
improving soil quality while adding positive enhancements to your
soil. It improves water-holding capacity, soil structure and texture
and provides a wonderful environment for beneficial soil organisms
like earth worms and soil microbes.
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The benefits of chemical fertilizer are: they are immediately
available to your plants, supporting rapid growth; provide a reliable
amount of specific nutrients supplied to plants (clearly labeled on
the packaging) and the ease of use. But they are used up rapidly
by plants – so you do not typically get the “sustained release”
benefits, provided by organic – source nutrients. The really successful growers I know (including my wife and 93 year-old Italian
father-in-law, Nono) use both sources of nutrients in their gardens,
quote: ”Steve, we need to get some more of that compost – oh,
that’s “Black-Gold”. They use compost and chemical nutrient together when planting – then supplement with “miracle grow” until
plants are “established”.
Tilling organic-sourced nutrients into your garden soil will
provide benefits throughout the growing season, while using commercial source nutrients will provide a “shot in the arm” boost to
garden plants.
*N-P-K are called “macro nutrients” because they are utilized
in greater quantities by plants.

Spring is a good time to start to think all things
outdoors again after a long cold winter.
1) Clean up all left over leaves, twigs and general debris on the
lawn and clean out and prep
flower beds and garden areas.
2) When the weather allows mow the lawn short to remove
debris and to wake up the root system.
3) Early spring is the time to set up the growing season and
now may be the perfect time for a soil test.
Soil tests tell you what kind of nutrients are present or need to
be added to the lawn and flower beds.
Lawn and garden stores sell test kits or UMASS Amherst provides this services for $10 to $15.
4) Fertilize: there are real good organic fertilizers on the market
now that are competitive with regular
commercial fertilizers. Feed shrubs and small trees for excellent
health and flowering as well as root
development. You can use the same balanced fertilizer products on lawns, shrubs and gardens.
5) Spring soil test results will tell you how much lime or other
micro nutrients that should be
incorporated into the soil.
6) Massachusetts has limited the use of Phosphorus starting
2014, however if the need is there a
soil test should permit you use this compound. If you plan to
seed your lawn it would wise to test soil
to insure the starter fertilizer is enough to grow the new seed.
Follow these few tips in the spring and they will pay off with a
healthy and happy lawn & landscape
for the entire growing season.

Tuesday, April 22, 3:45-4:45pm - BINGO
FOR PRIZES @WEAVER Ages 4-12
Wednesday, April 23, 11:00am - SPRING
CRAFT @RIVERSIDE Make a colorful windsock. All ages.
Wednesday, April 23, 6:00pm - FAMILY
MOVIE @WEAVER Simba, honored prince
and son of the powerful King Mufasa, is
driven away from his kingdom. In exile he
befriends the comically bumbling pair of
Pumbaa and Timon. (Rated G, 88 min.)
Bring your own movie snacks.
Thursday, April 24, 2:00pm - PROJECT
CHICK @WEAVER Meet chickens from
RI’s own Casey Farm. Learn about bird
life cycles while helping to preserve the
endangered Dominique chicken breed. A
farm educator will share a hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and
eggs. All participants will be invited to pet
one of the chickens.
Following this program, the farm educator will set up an incubator and a clutch
of eggs in the Children’s Room. Approximately twenty one days later the chicks will
hatch at the library.
Friday, April 25, 2:00-4:00pm - READ-ATHON @WEAVER All ages can earn prizes
for reading quietly at the library. Prizes will
be given out for every 20 minutes of reading.

3rd Tuesday of the month, Apr. 15, May
20 3:45-4:45 Use recycled materials to
create interesting and unique crafts.

LEGOs @ the Library Grade K & up

@WEAVER - 2nd Tuesday of the month,
April 8, May 13, 3:45-4:45
@RIVERSIDE - Wednesday, April 30,
May 28, 3:45-4:45
Lego fans are invited to build alongside
other kids who love LEGOs. The librarian
will provide a theme for inspiration. Kids
can stick to the theme, or just explore the
open-ended possibilities of creating with a
giant mountain of LEGOs.

BOOKIES @WEAVER

Grades 1-5
1st Tuesday of the month, 3:45-4:45
May 6 - DINOSAURS
Read and act out great stories, tell jokes,
make crafts, eat snacks, play games, and
more!

BINGO

see light & detect light sources, and how
to optimize your photos in your phone after
you’ve take them.
Seth Jacobson will lead this hands-on
workshop. Seth has been professionally
capturing smiles and memories in New England and around the world since 1999. Seth
has enjoyed features in several publications
over the years including TIME Magazine,
Newport Life magazine, The Providence
Journal, the South County Independent
and Grace Magazine. Helping others learn
about photography is important to him, and
he teaches workshops for wedding and
portrait professionals.
Participants will need a smart phone with
a camera. Downloading the app TiltShift
Generator is encouraged. Registration
required. Call the Riverside Branch Library
at (401) 433-4877 or email mbonds@eastprovidencelibrary.org

April Computer Classes at the East
Providence Public Library

All classes will be held at the Weaver
Public Library, 41 Grove Ave, East Providence (unless otherwise noted.) Register
by email to dhobday.epl@gmail.com, by
phone at 401-434-2453 or at the Library
Welcome desk. Class descriptions available
at: http://dhobdayepl.wordpress.com/
Internet and Computer BasicsPart I Wednesday 9th, 5:30-7 PM
Part II Wednesday 16th, 5:30-7 PM
Docs with Google DrivePart I Wednesday 4/23 5:30- 7 PM
Part II Wednesday 4/30 5:30-7 PM

Thursday, April 17th at 6:00pm Riverside
Branch Library
If you use your camera phone and want
to learn how to make your photos the best
they can be, this workshop will familiarize
you with the skills and tools you need. You
will learn the basics of composition, how to

Computer and Tablet Basics- stop by
to ask questions, get assistance, or to see
demos of some new apps available on your
devices
Thursday 4/10 6-7 PM at the Riverside
Saturday 4/19 10-11:30 AM
Get a Gmail Account or a Library EZone
account- stop by to get help setting up an
account and getting started with the account. Choose one account or both. Tons
of FREE options available!
Monday April 1 4:30-5:30 PM
Saturday April 26 3:30-5:00 PM

• Sprains and Fractures
• Sports Related Injuries
We treat all age groups from infant to adult.
Dr.DeHaven and Dr. Richard Reuter have offices in Bristol and East Providence, RI. Dr. Michael Reuter has offices in
East Providence
and at 100 Highland Ave, Providence. To make an appointment for the Providence and E.Providence
• office,
Bunions
please call 401-228-7887. To make an appointment for the Bristol office, call 401-253-8900.
• Hammertoes
• Warts
Ears, Nose and Throat

Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG)
Endocrinology

Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Gynecology
Nephrology
Neurology

Obstetrics
Oncology

Orthopedics

ostic Medicine (EMG)

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School Vacation Week: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Peeps!
Tuesday, April 22, 3pm @ Riverside
Thursday, April 24, 3pm @ Weaver
READ DOWN YOUR FINES @ Weaver and Riverside
Youth 16 and under can reduce their overdue fines by reading
in the library. Tell a librarian when you start reading. 30 minutes of
reading = $1 waived.

Weaver Library 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence,
April 2014 Programs

Budget, Credit, Debt ~ Need Help?
Monday, April 7, 2014 6:30pm

Would you like to get smarter about your money? What if we
could provide a free financial coach to help you build a realistic
budget, analyze your expenses, examine your credit, and decide
the best course of action to manage your debt? Weaver Library
has invited the Financial Coaching Corps to give free, one-on-one
coaching sessions to those who register. This is a free program
and no one is trying to sell anything. Call Librarian Joyce May at
434-2453 to register or see www.fccorps.org for more information.

From the evil machinations of Richard III, to the philosophical
bantering of Falstaff, to the brilliant oratory of Brutus and Antony,
actor Stephen Collins brings the Bard’s words to life. Shakespeare’s
tragedies, comedies, histories, and Sonnets are all represented in
this exciting show.

Monday, April 21, 2014 7:00pm
Three actors introduce the main characters and ideas of the
novel, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, the 2014 Reading Across
RI selection. Living Literature’s readers’ theater presentation will
delight both those who have read the book and those who have not.
To find the solution to the book’s mystery, you will have to read the
whole book, but this program will engage you in the people and
challenges of Robin Sloan’s fantasy/adventure exploration of the
modern conflict and transition between new technology (electronic)
and old (printed books).

The Panama Canal

A Century Old but Building for the Future and the Historic Role
of Rumford’s Joseph Bucklin Bishop in the Canal’s History
Monday, April 28, 2014 7:00pm
Weaver Library is proud to partner with the East Providence
Historical Society to present a slide talk by author Chip Bishop
who has just returned from a tour of Panama and the Panama
Canal, which included the canal’s new expansion locks that are
under construction. Chip’s debut book, The Lion and the Journalist: The Unlikely Friendship of Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph
Bucklin Bishop has a Rumford connection and has been hailed by
historians, reviewers, and readers alike. Books will be available
for purchase and signing.
Library programs are free and open to all. Questions? Call
434-2453.

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Dave Says
Dear Dave,
I recently got a new job that will increase my
income by $20,000 a year. I’ve got $65,000 in debt,
and I’m trying to pay it off, so I know I need to adjust my budget. Do you have any suggestions for
a situation like this?
Mitchell
Dear Mitchell,
Congratulations on your increased income! The first thing I’d
tell you is not to get used to any permanent luxuries while you’re
paying off debt. Go out and celebrate with a really nice dinner or
something like that after you get your first paycheck. But don’t go
nuts or pick up any big, new stuff. The more you put toward debt,
the faster it goes away.
I’ve been doing this financial thing for a lot of years, and the
one thing I’ve found that gets people out of debt is passion. I want
you to be so passionate about getting out of debt that you don’t
even consider doing anything else until it’s all gone. Your thought
process needs to be, “Wow, I got a new job making more money.
I can get out of debt even quicker!”
Again, I’m okay with you adjusting a bit that first month and having a little fun to celebrate your good fortune. But after that, I want
you to turn around and attack the debt with even more intensity
than before. Way to go, Mitchell!
—Dave
Dear Dave,
I own a one-bedroom condo that I’m using as a rental property.
The current tenant’s old agreement is up soon, but she signed a
new lease less than a month ago and gave me a deposit, plus the
first month’s rent. Just the other day, she called and wants to back
out of the agreement. She said she discovered after she signed
that her ex is having serious health problems, and she needs to
move to help take care of their kids. What do you think I should do?
Flavia
Dear Flavia,
I own a bunch of rental properties, so I know for a fact that as a
landlord you run into all kinds of situations. Some are more genuine
than others. I would want some proof as to what’s going on, but
on the surface it sounds like she’s got a valid reason for wanting
to cancel the agreement.
Basically, she’s asking for your understanding and mercy. If it
were me, and what she’s said turned out to be true, I’d try to lease
the place to someone else as quickly as possible, and I’d refund
her the deposit plus any money it doesn’t cost you in the process.
In other words, if it took two weeks to find another tenant, then I’d
give back the deposit and two week’s rent. Of course, if she’s in
really bad shape—and you’re on solid enough financial ground
to withstand the blow—you could let her out of the agreement
completely and move on to finding another tenant.
You don’t want to profit from someone who’s genuinely struggling. But you have to look out for yourself and, if possible, try to
break even. Regardless, I wouldn’t take advantage of anyone who’s
truly going through hard times. That’s just not right.
—Dave
*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books:
Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover
and EntreLeadership. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and
on the web at daveramsey.com.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN
East Providence Girl Scout
Troop 505

Members of Girl Scout Troop
505 took a tour of the Air Traffic
Control Tower at TF Greene Airport
in Warwick. The girls were given
information on how to use non-verbal communications with people
they are not able to see or who are
in entirely different areas.

East Providence Troop 475

Meghan Barrett and Emily O’Connell
from Troop 475 are shown with Toby
O’Shea, a missionary who works in an
orphanage in Guatemala. Ms. Shea was
a guest speaker at the 26th Annual (Girl
Scout) Senior Leadership Conference
which was held at Salve Regina University
in Newport during the weekend of March
15th and 16th.

In February, Venture Crew 55 Riverside
traveled to New Hampshire for a 3-day winter sports weekend. The contingent of 13
co-ed youth and adults had a radical time
snowshoeing, snow hiking, cross-country
skiing, and touring the White Mountains.
There were no casualties!
Venturing is a co-ed youth development
program of the Boy Scouts of America for
young won and men ages 14 – 20. The
purpose is to provide positive experiences
to help young people mature and to prepare
them to become responsible and caring
adults. Crew 55 is chartered at the American
Legion Post #10 in Riverside.
For information about joining the Crew,
please call Laurie at 437-4410.
East Providence Daisy Troop 45 marched
in the 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
in Newport.

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News Updates
continued from page 4
By Bob Rodericks

Solicitor Stops Comments:

At that point, council city solicitor, Tim Chapman, asked the
council members to refrain from commenting. “You can’t discuss
anyone,” Chapman opined. “What about in executive session?”
asked at-large member Tracy Capobianco. “Can we discuss this
case in private?” Attorney Chapman advised that the council, within
reason, could discuss the matter in an executive session. “That
is the proper venue. There is a complaint before the state Human
Rights Commission,” Chapman stated. As the discussion ended,
Chrissy Rossi added; “...to recap, there will be no answers.”

Permanent City Manager Search Begins:

Next the council took up the issue of appointing a permanent
city manager. Former Manager Paul Lemont has been ‘acting
city manager’ for some 4 months. The issue was placed on the
agenda by Chrissy Rossi. By a 3-2 split vote, the council agreed
to start a new search and hire a permanent manager. “The time
has come to move on this,” said Rossi. Mayor James Briden tried
to dissuade his colleagues. Fearing a perception that the council
was moving on this on the heels of a difficult meeting over police
issues, he recommended waiting a bit. “Let’s put it off, I don’t like
the timing,” said Briden. Originally, upon the firing of Graczykowski,
Briden was the only council member who wanted to advertise right
away for a new manager.
Rossi made the motion to hire a permanent manager and it
was seconded by Cunha. Rose joined them in voting yes to move
ahead. Briden and Capobianco voted against such action. After the
meeting, Mayor Briden confirmed that he isn’t against advertising
now but thought this meeting wasn’t the right time. It remains to
be seen if Paul Lemont will apply for the permanent job. He has
said that he wanted to stay in the job for a while. “I can fix this city,”
Lemont has said before.

In Other Action:
East Bay Tavern Gets Reprieve:

A show cause hearing against the East Bay Tavern, 305 Lyon
Avenue, was delayed until rulings are forthcoming from the state
Department of Business Regulations. The council had revoked
the license of the troubled tavern on March 4th after continuous
complaints about the bar, including a recent stabbing incident.
However, after appealing its case to the state DBR, the bar received
a reprieve and a stay of its license revocation. It has been open for
business. The bar can have entertainment again if they agree to
stipulations and rules as set down by police chief Joseph Tavares.
The council is still hoping to close down the bar after all appeals
are exhausted. Police Chief Tavares is not happy at the activities
that have been reported at the bar. The recent stabbing on the
premises was not reported to police by the bar manager or staff.
The building is owned by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) which
leases out the underground business. The FOP is not associated
with the business operation.

Water Rates & Structural Repairs:

The city continues to deal with its issues around water services.
Rate increases will be needed to help the system break even. In
early 2000 the city water program showed a surplus. In 2010,
2011 and 2012, the system showed a loss of $1.1 million. Financial advisors project a net loss in 2013 of $500,000 to $700,000.
Ordinance language is being prepared as the city will seek bond
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City desires to issue an amount not to exceed Nineteen Million
Dollars ($19,000,000) water system revenue bonds (the “Bonds”)
or interest bearing or discounted water system revenue notes (the
“Notes”) in anticipation of the issue of said Bonds of the City, at
one time, or from time to time for the purpose of evidencing the
borrowing described above...”
The city listed the following schedule for rates: The water rates
for water furnished by the city to the consumer and measured by
meter shall be billed at 3.32 per 100 cubic feet, effective May 1,
2014 for all consumers. For subsequent years, the effective rate
shall be modified as follows:
Effective November 1, 2014, the rate per 100 cubic feet will
remain at $3.32.
Effective November 1, 2015, the rate per 100 cubic feet will
increase to $4.05.
Prior to the end of fiscal year 2015-2016, the rate will be reanalyzed to determine if a modification is required for subsequent
years.
Effective May 1, 2014, the annual fixed meter charge portion of
the water charge shall be as follows:

Such fee shall be prorated quarterly or monthly for customers
who are billed on a quarterly or monthly basis.

Local Business Fair in June:

A “Local Business Fair to Spotlight Local Businesses” will be
held this June in the city. Assistant Mayor Tom Rose proposed the
program as a way to “have city businesses network and get to know
each other and what may be available in the city for resources.”
Rose plans to have a fair or expo which would help keep businesses
in the city and help attract new ones. “I think this is an excellent
idea,” said Mayor James Briden. “It has my support.”

Council Defers Discussion on Pay Raise:

The East Providence City Council was to discuss a proposed
ordinance at its’ March 18th meeting which would have set its’ annual salary for each member at $6,000. The ceremonial Mayor’s
seat would have received $7,000. Currently, council members
receive a $3,500 annual stipend and the Mayor gets $4,500. The
ordinance as proposed by Ward Three councilman Thomas Rose
would have increased salaries for the next elected council, not this
one. Rose asked the council to table discussion and the matter
was deferred to a later date.

Rep. Helio Melo out as State House Finance Chair.

The resignation of RI Speaker of the House Gordon Fox, has
caused a ripple effect in state government. Just last month The
Reporter featured East Providence State Representative Helio Melo
in a story on influential political leaders. Melo was a Fox supporter
and loyalist. House Majority Leader Nick Mattiello of Cranston has
the votes to succeed Fox. Melo, who was supporting Rep. Michael
Marcello of Scituate, for speaker, has cleared out his office as House
Finance Chair according to Channel 10 television. The majority of
the House members are Democrats and the six Republicans won’t
be able to have serious impact on the changes in the RI House. It
is not unusual for state house committees to change their assignments whenever a major shift in leadership occurs.
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The state National Education Association of RI has officially voted on, what
many EP educators and others in teaching
have been saying for quite awhile. NECAP
testing, which is constantly adjusted, has
become a lightning rod for critics on both
sides of the issue. The state NEA of RI has
issued a statement which says, in part:
“Now that R.I.D.E. (Dept. of Education) has
given the test three times, offered 10 alternative tests, and created a waiver system, it
is quite clear that NECAP has lost any real
educational purpose. At what cost, both to
students and taxpayers, have we instituted
such relentless testing?” - Lawrence Purtill,
President of NEA of RI.

Phone 435-7800 Dining Room 435-7872 Fax 435-7803
The mission of the East Providence
Senior Center is to assist, inform and enrich the lives of all persons 55 years of age
and older or disabled persons in the East
Providence Area

FOR YOUR HEALTH
Diabetes Outpatient Education
Classes

Your Health Insurance will cover one
complete 4 day session per year. Classes
are taught by Certified Nurses, Dietitians,
and Pharmacists. Learn the skills to successfully manage your diabetes and meet
others with this disease. You are not alone!
Two upcoming classes:
Tuesday Mornings from 9:30 am – 11:30
am;
April 29th, May 6th, 13th, and 20th.
OR
Wednesday Mornings from 9:30 am –
11:30 am;
June 18th, 25th, July 2nd, and 9th.
Please contact the center’s health office
at 435-7800, Ext. 6 with any questions and
to register.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration
is required.

Dietitian

Ann Marie Sabula and Mary Proietta,
Registered Dietitians are available for appointments in the health office. They will
counsel you in private about your personal
nutritional needs and insurance covers
these visits. They are also certified diabetes
educators. To schedule a visit, stop by the
health office or call us at 435-7800 Ext. 1

Podiatrist

Dr. Michael Reuter, podiatrist, will be in
the Health Office seeing patients. To schedule your appointment or if you have any
questions call Dr. Reuter’s office directly at:
247-0610 ext. 6 and speak with Diane. Dr.
Reuter accepts most major insurance plans.
Next date: Thursday, April 17th.

Clinical Health

Clinical worker Amy Lagasse will be assisting our seniors with their mental health
needs on the second and fourth Tuesday
of every month from 9am to Noon. Would
you like to speak to someone confidentially?

Please contact us for an appointment at
435-7800, Ext 6. The date this month is April
8th & 22nd.

Women and Infants Hospital

Family Van Program is a community
outreach program dedicated to preventative
health screenings and health education.
They will visit the center Tuesday, April 1st
from 9-12pm. The screenings will consist
of total cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood
pressures. The screenings are free of
charge and completely confidential.

Spring Is Here Let’s Start Walking!

There are countless physical activities
out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all! It’s the simplest positive
change you can make to effectively improve
your health. It’s a gentle, low-impact form of
exercise that’s easy, free and suitable for
people of all ages and most abilities. Here’s
why it’s so good for you;
1. It Strengthens Your Heart:
Regular walking has been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. It
lowers levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while
increasing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol
and keeps blood pressure in check.
2. It Keeps Your Weight in Check:
If you’re trying to lose weight, you need
to burn about 3500 calories to lose 1 pound
of weight. Walking can be one of the easiest ways to do that. Walking also increases
muscle mass and tone and the more muscle
you have, the faster your metabolism – so
the more calories you burn, even at rest.
3. It Can Help Prevent Dementia:
Dementia affects one in 14 people over
65 and one in six over 80. We know being
active has a protective effect on brain function and regular exercise reduces dementia
risk by up to 40%. Studies have shown,
older people who walk six miles or more per
week could avoid brain shrinkage and so
preserve memory as the years pass.
4. It Helps Limit Osteoporosis:
Walking is a weight-bearing activity,
it stimulates and strengthens bones, increasing their density – really important,
especially for women. It also helps maintain
healthy joints so it may also decrease conditions such as arthritis.
5. It Tones Your Legs, Arms, Abdominal Muscles and Rear End:
A good walk can help strengthen and

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shape your legs, giving great definition to
calves, quads, hamstrings and lifting your
glutes (buttock muscles) – especially if you
add hills. But if you really pay attention to
your posture as you walk, it can tone your
abdominal muscles and shrink your waist,
too. Your speed when walking comes from
your arms, hold them at a comfortable level,
bent at the elbow, and swing them backwards and forwards as you walk. Swing
them faster and you’ll automatically speed
up. And all this movement tones your arms,
shoulders and upper back.
6. It Can Boost Your Vitamin D Levels:
If you’re walking outside in daylight,
you’ll be boosting your body’s stores of
vitamin D – a nutrient that’s hard to get from
food, but that we can synthesize (make it
ourselves) from exposure to sunlight. Many
people are deficient in vitamin D and it’s a
nutrient that plays a big role in everything
from bone health, immunity and helping
lessen certain side effects from Statins (a
medication many people take to help lower
Cholesterol levels). While sun safety is still
important (wear at least 15 SPF sunscreen
while outside), experts agree that exposing
as much skin as you can to the sun, little and
often and without burning, will help you to
produce sufficient vitamin D.
7. It Gives You Energy:
It might seem like a paradox (and the last
thing you might feel like) but a brisk walk is

one of the best natural energizers around.
It boosts circulation and increases oxygen
supply to each and every cell in your body,
helping you to feel more alert and alive. It
also helps your body to lower blood sugar,
allowing the sugar to enter your body’s cells
and be used as fuel to make you feel more
energetic. It wakes up stiff joints and eases
muscle tension so you feel less sluggish.
Always have a mid-afternoon energy slump
at work? Head out for a walk at lunchtime
instead of sitting around and see what a
difference it makes.
8. It Makes You Happy:
The ability of exercise to boost mood is
undisputed. Studies have shown regular,
moderate-intensity exercise (such as brisk
walking) to be as effective as antidepressants in cases of mild to moderate depression. Getting active releases feel-good
endorphins into the bloodstream, reducing
stress and anxiety. And don’t forget it’s
often a social activity – joining a walking
group or meeting friends to walk and chat
is a great way to banish feelings of isolation
and loneliness.
If you are interested in any or all of these
benefits of walking we are talking about
starting a walking club this month. Please
stop by or call Mary Jane Milner, RN, CDE,
CDOE here at the East Providence Senior
Center, Health Center for more details. 401435-7800 Ext 7.

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Coming in May
“Breast Health”.
May 8th at 11am.

Sara Fogarty, DO is a fellow in the Breast
Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital.
She received her medical degree from the
University of New England College and
completed her residency in General Surgery
from Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

“Green Smoothies & Your Health”
Wednesday, April 9th 11am
Come meet Marsha Nussdorf, a certified
health coach and learn what’s behind the
“Green Smoothie Craze.” Even if you’ve
sworn to never drink anything green and
hate eating vegetables, you’ll be pleasantly
surprised with what Marsha has to offer!
She also provides support, motivation, and
hope for those who have struggled with
health and weight issues.

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Welcome Stephanie Crabtree

Occupational Therapist from Orchard
View Manor.
Stephanie will be in the fitness room
every Wednesday from 10:30 to Noon assisting anyone in need of a better or more
useful workout. Getting your routine right is
just as important as doing it.

Computer Assistance

Monday, April 28th
2pm to 4pm
On the last Monday of every month, two
students from MTTI career training school
will assist any member with computer questions. These volunteers will try to resolve
your computer problems, and help you with
a computer course you may be taking. The
students will be in the computer lab.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open meeting held monthly for people
with diabetes to meet for mutual support.
The group meets the fourth Thursday of
each month.
Caregiver’s Support 1 0 : 3 0 a m 11:30am
This support group is held the third
Monday each month. The sessions offer
support and sharing with others who are
caring for loved ones.
Stroke Club
1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Stroke Club meets on the first
Wednesday of each month and provides
entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for
stroke survivors and their caregivers.

In-Sight Support
12:45pm 3:00pm
In-Sight offers programs and support in
productive living for the vision impaired. The
group meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

General Services

Elder Information Specialist: Our Elder Information Specialist assists the elderly
and their families in providing information /
referral and assistance with accessing services and programs.
Nutrition Program: The center provides
a nutritional meal to approximately 125 seniors per day. The Cranston Senior Center
provides the meals.
Case Management / Senior Services:
The center coordinates with East Bay Community Action Program Inc., for all casework
and follow-ups. Protective Services Council,
made up of city departments and mental
health/social service agencies, meets
monthly to discuss problems concerning
the elderly.
Transportation: The center has two
buses that are used daily for door-to-door
transportation to and from the center.
Notary: This service is available in the
Administration Office at no charge.
Seminars: Monthly social, educational,
and financial seminars on topics relating
to seniors.
Manicurist: A manicurist visits the
center weekly for manicures and polish
changes.
Gift Shop: The gift shop has many different items for the convenience of the seniors.
Small items from candy and greeting cards
to jewelry, handmade items and crafts are
available.

Become a Foster Parent!
Orphaned kittens and even moms and their babies
are looking for clean, loving, and safe foster homes.
Help us make a difference by providing a safe and happy
place for cats to have their babies.
Not able to donate your home? How about your time? We are also
looking for bottle feeders!
All food and medical will be provided by Cat Adoption Services.
For more information, contact Rita Falaguerra, Cat Adoption Team Services
at 401-433-1946 or email at: Rfalaguerr@aol.com

From the State House
Kazarian testifies on behalf of social
worker bill, stresses importance of mental health support for kids today

dwindling number of competent trained mental health professionals
in the community and it becomes increasingly difficult to identify
appropriate psychiatric resources, so as to provide the safety net
for students. Consequently, school social workers are assuming
more responsibility in the schools in providing that safety net.”
The National Association of State Boards of Education notes
that Rhode Island’s Board of Regents Regulations for Elementary
& Secondary Education Governing the Education of Children
with Disabilities only requires a school district with 2,500 students
enrolled in public and non-public schools to employ one full-time
social worker.

STATE HOUSE – Appearing to testify at a House Committee on
Health, Education and Welfare hearing last week, Rep. Katherine S.
Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) and others spoke on behalf
of her bill, which, if enacted, would show the nation that Rhode
Island places a high priority on providing children with support in
the face of mental health and complex social issues that exist in
today’s schools.
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The bill (2014-H 7218) would require all public schools in
grades kindergarten through grade 12 to have at least one fulltime certified school social worker for every 400 students, per last
year’s recommendation from the School Social Work Association
of America (SSWAA). This year, SSWAA endorsed a new model
which recommends one social worker for every 250 students.
Representative Kazarian noted that it may be impossible for Rhode
Island to adapt to that model with budgetary concerns across the
state being so prevalent. A 400-to-1 ratio, she said, would still be a
large improvement over what Rhode Island has in place.
Last Wednesday, she testified to the difficulties kids face
today, including high-stakes testing, changing family dynamics,
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problem is that these tragedies fade from the public rhetoric, and
little is done to fully address the root of the issue. That’s why I’m
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Hello, I’m Angela Hall and welcome to
“Play With Your Food" because cooking
should be fun!
April holds special meaning for me, my birthday and the birthday of my dear friend Patricia Coburn was April 21st. We always
called it our “Birthday Month”. We would plan for each other little
birthday treats, for example, once she gave me a gift card for a 30
minute Chinese foot massage from a place located in the Swansea
Mall. That was wonderful! She always had great ideas for gifts.
My dear friend Pat passed away unexpectedly October 21, 2010.
Pat Coburn was a foodie like no other. She was a brilliant chef
and throughout the years had fead thousands of people. For many
years she was the chef for the site crew at Grey Fox Bluegrass
Festival, originally located in Ancramdale, NY and now in Oak Hill,
NY. That was a complicated job but she did it well. Offering local
and healthy choices prepared from a makeshift kitchen set up.
When I moved to Rhode Island Pat was my guide in all things
Southern New England. From Boston to Newport we would try
all kinds of restaurants and eating establishments. Including the
Seafood Festival in Charlestown, RI. Where she introduced me to
the joy of fresh raw oysters. I was a little shy about them at first,
but as she pointed out, “it’s the RI Fishermen’s Association, they
are not going to serve bad oysters” She was right, as usual. She
was right about many things and I’m gland she taught me well.
I miss my friend and will miss her more in the month of April,
but she is with me everyday in all that I do. She was my sister, my
mother, my mentor, my friend and I loved her very much.
I am going to feature a pasta recipe that, although not specifically hers, it’s a style of cooking she would have made often.
When pressed to share a special recipe she would comply but
often would leave out that little something that made it her own.
She would, however always share a technique or ingredient that
might be used to enhance a dish.

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Wednesdays…Our popular TWO for ONE
special for $19.00
Thursdays… ½ Price Bar Appetizers and
Pizza’s all night long
Saturdays…Chateaubriand for Two $49.00
Sundays...Pasta Bar $15.99, all you can eat.
Our full menu is always available Wednesday thru Sunday
in addition to the specials. We open at 4:30.

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TAPIN (Touch A Person In Need) is once again participating in
the Feinstein Challenge. Each food item donated counts as $1, and
monetary donations also count toward a share in the funds. The
emergency food closet is always in need of replenishment and this
is a great opportunity to make donations go even further. East Bay
area clients may access the closet every 30 days to receive a bag
that contains basic items such as tuna, peanut butter, soup, canned
vegetables, tomatoes, baked beans, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and
cheese, fruit, cereal and pasta. When available they also are offered
a choice of items such as spam, canned ham, extra vegetables,
snacks, coffee or tea, rice, potatoes, juices, baking mixes, condiments, etc. The Feinstein Challenge will continue until April 30.
TAPIN will also be a beneficiary of this year’s East Bay/Barrington CROP Hunger Walk on April 6 at 2 pm at St. John’s Church
in Barrington.
The agency is also still requesting donors to go through their
closets to hopefully find some extra bedding to share with needy
clients. There are very empty shelves where all sizes of sheets,
blankets and comforters should be.
Children’s clothing (infant thru 16) is very welcome. Due to
space constraints the agency asks donors to please donate only
seasonally appropriate clothing which is clean and in new or gently
used condition. Hopefully winter is nearly done, so spring clothing
would be wonderful. If possible please hold onto summer items
for another couple of months.
TAPIN is located in the lower level of the Library building on
County Rd. Donations may be dropped off during regular office
hours of 9 to noon, Mon thru Fri. For further information please
call the office during those hours at 247-1444 or check the website:
tapinri.com.

IN
MEMORIAM
George E. Pierce, Jr., 73, of Riverside,
died peacefully on February 26, 2014.
Kenneth J. “Uncle Ken”, “Pow Pow”
Simmons, 63, of Knowlton Street, Riverside,
died peacefully on February 27, 2014,
surrounded by his loving family.
David M. Cook, Sr., 54, passed away on
March 2, 2014.
Kathleen L. (Purcell) Travers, 80, of
Barnsdale Road died Sunday March 2, 2014
surrounded by her loving family at the Miriam
Hospital.
Theresa M. Vellone, left this earth to be
with her parents John Vellone and Carmella
(Ventriglia) Vellone on Sunday March 2, 2014.
Patricia Carrara, 81, of Rumford, passed
away Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
Louise Y. (Kreps) Orlando, 90, of 70
Evergreen Drive, passed away on Wednesday,
February 26, 2014 at the Evergreen House
Health Center.
Martha (Graves) Silva, 75, of the Rumford
Towers, formerly of Pawtucket Ave., Rumford,
died early Wednesday morning, March 5,
2014 at the RI Hospital.

Evelyn Ferreira, age 84, of Wheldon Ave.
died March 15, 2014 at Evergreen Nursing
Home surrounded by her loving family.
Richard A. Cook, 77, husband of Joan
(Fulton) Cook, died 3/16/14, in Florida.
Marie (Andreozzi) Merandi, 78, of Rowley
St., died surrounded by her family early on
St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, 2014 at the Philip
Hulitar Hospice.

We are so very overwhelmed by the
outpouring of love and support shown to
us upon the passing of our beloved son
and brother, David J. Mace. Thank you
for the expressions of kindness shown
through many spiritual bouquets, mass
cards, plants, and flowers which were
warmly appreciated.
A special thank you to the clergy.
Father Brian Harrington and the Knights
of Columbus Council 5108 for the prayer
service at Rebello Funeral Home. Father
John Kelleher of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church and Father Joseph Escobar of Our
Lady of the Rosary Church for the beautiful
mass. Mt. Carmel’s choir for their heartfelt
beautiful music. A special thank you to
Reverend Joy Utter and Maria Tavares of
the Seekonk Congregational Church for
their support.
Thank you to the many Seekonk and
State Public officials, the Seekonk Police
Honor Guard, and Seekonk Police and
East Providence Police for their escort from
the funeral home to the Gates of Heaven
Cemetery.
The pall bearers Harley Bartlett, Steve
and Ron Brosnihan, Charles Duquette,
Thomas Rainey and Craig Mace.
We are very grateful to the RI Hospital
Cardiac Critical Care Unit and the
unrelenting care provided to David by the
doctors, nurses and staff. We are also
very grateful for the consideration and
professionalism shown by Rebello Funeral
Home.
Sincerely,
June D. Mace & Family

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